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Facebook and Google Are Testing Tools to Fight Fake News

Updates might also help break through filter bubbles

Since the U.S. presidential election, Facebook has been criticized for allowing fake news to thrive.Photo Illustration: Yuliya Kim; Sources: Getty Images
By Marty Swant

April 25, 2017

In order to help users see different perspectives in terms of news and opinions, Facebook has begun testing a feature to show users a variety of articles before they click on one to read.

Marty Swant

Marty Swant is a former technology staff writer for Adweek.

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