Fake News Filter Bubble

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, 2015, Facebook's algorithm was revised in an attempt to filter out false or misleading content,

such as fake news stories and hoaxes. It relied on users who flag a story accordingly. Facebook
maintained that satirical content should not be intercepted.[97] The algorithm was accused of
maintaining a "filter bubble", where material the user disagrees with[98] and posts with few likes
would be deprioritized.[99] In November, Facebook extended paternity leave from 4 weeks to 4
months.[100]

On April 12, 2016, Zuckerberg outlined his 10-year vision, which rested on three main pillars:
artificial intelligence, increased global connectivity and virtual/augmented reality.[101] In June,
Facebook announced Deep Text, a natural language processing AI that learns user intent and
context in 20 languages.[102] In July, a US$1 billion suit was filed against the company alleging
that it permitted Hamas to use it to perform assaults that cost the lives of four people.[103]
Facebook released its blueprints of Surround 360 camera on GitHub under an open-source
license.[104] In September, it won an Emmy for its animated short "Henry".[105] In October,
Facebook announced a fee-based communications tool called Workplace that aims to "connect
everyone" at work. Users can create profiles, see updates from co-workers on their news feed,
stream live videos and participate in secure group chats.[106]

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