Facebook to censor posts from users repeatedly sharing debunked content

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Facebook will take new steps to reduce misinformation on its platform by censoring posts from users who repeatedly share content that fact-checkers have debunked.

“Whether it’s false or misleading content about COVID-19 and vaccines, climate change, elections, or other topics, we’re making sure fewer people see misinformation on our apps,” Facebook said in a press release Wednesday.

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