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Facebook reveals algorithm changes that prioritize ‘authoritative’ news outlets such as CNN and New York Times

By Michael Lee
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Facebook reveals algorithm changes that prioritize ‘authoritative’ news outlets such as CNN and New York Times

Facebook made changes to its algorithm after the election to prioritize certain news outlets the company deems more authoritative.

According to a New York Times report, Facebook made the changes in an effort to combat President Trump’s and right-wing media outlets’ claims about election fraud, which the company has labeled “false or misleading.”

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