Facebook has announced it has partnered with over 60 third-party fact-checking organisations across the globe to curb fake and harmful news relating to Covid-19.
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Facebook on Thursday announced it had partnered more than 60 third-party fact-checking organisations across the globe to help curb fake and harmful news relating to Covid-19.Through Facebook’s Newsfeed, users who interact with harmful Covid-19 claims will receive messages on Covid-19 myths debunked by the WHO, including misinformation that has led to imminent physical harm.
Kojo Boakye, head of public policy at Facebook Africa, said: “As this pandemic evolves, we will continue focusing on the most effective ways to keep misinformation about Covid-19 off our apps and ensure people have credible information from health experts globally and locally.” This step aims to ensure that all Facebook users who may have interacted with harmful information about the virus get the truth from authoritative sources in case they encounter these claims again on Facebook.
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