Article 5XPNE Facebook fails to label 80% of posts promoting bioweapons conspiracy theory

Facebook fails to label 80% of posts promoting bioweapons conspiracy theory

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Kari Paul
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A study found that external articles shared on the bioweapons myth were not labeled as false information' or missing context'

As social media companies promise to crack down on Russian disinformation about the war in Ukraine, studies show they continue to fall short, allowing disproven narratives to reach millions.

Facebook failed to label 80% of articles on its platform promoting a fast-spreading conspiracy theory that the US is funding the use of bioweapons in Ukraine, according to a study released Friday by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH).

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