Facebook is actively trying to combat the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic that the world is currently in the grip of. Users have noticed a new pop-up notification appearing on the app that directs them to additional COVID-19 information. But why are you seeing this pop-up and can you disable it? Here's everything you need to know.
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You can’t help but see people talking about the pandemic everywhere you look. Social media apps have taken it upon themselves to keep users informed of developments, creating a platform to spread information. However, this comes at the cost of misinformation.
The old adage still rings true: “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” But how do you know what’s true and what’s not? Earlier this year, Facebook announced that it would be introducing a “Fact-checking” feature, which would help users report whether the information they share has been verified or not.
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