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Russia and Iran have already tried to spread 2020 misinformation: Facebook

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Russia and Iran have already tried to spread 2020 misinformation: Facebook

Facebook has already removed four campaigns by Russia and Iran spreading misinformation and divisive content on social media, the social media giant revealed Monday.

Facebook said the networks on Facebook and Instagram, three of which originated in Iran and one linked back to Russia, targeted the U.S., North Africa and Latin America, and attempted to interfere in the 2020 election.

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