Facebook Data to Help Shape CNN Debate Coverage

CNN will use data from Facebook on related conversation to help shape its future coverage of political debates.

CNN will use data from Facebook on related conversation to help shape its future coverage of political debates.

Wired reported that CNN now has special access to the Facebook Data Science Team, adding that the partnership is not exclusive, and that other media outlets can strike similar deals.

CNN and Facebook will also bring the “Campaign Camper” on a 10-city tour, which will wrap up in Las Vegas Oct. 13 for the first Democratic presidential candidates’ debate, according to Wired, with members of the public invited onto the vehicle to record videos that will be featured on CNN’s website and Facebook page.

The cable news network told Wired the cities were selected based on their relevance to issues, such as Phoenix for immigration and Ferguson, Mo.,

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