Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Facebook froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users

A trove of whistleblower documents shows that in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook carefully investigated how its platforms spread misinformation about life-saving vaccines. They also reveal rank-and-file employees regularly suggested solutions for countering anti-vaccine content on the site, to no avail. Facebook's response raises questions about whether the company prioritized controversy and division over the health of its users.

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