Facebook’s relying on demotion instead of removal, so users will still be able to share content, even if Full Fact rates it inaccurate.
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Is fake-news sharing driven by age, not politics?
Researchers say people over 65 are seven times more likely to share fake news than 18 to 29-year-olds.
Facebook exec gets SWATted
The imposter claimed to be the Facebook exec and said he’d shot his wife, tied up his kids and planted pipe bombs “all over the place.”
You can’t delete Facebook from some Androids and people aren’t happy
The #DeleteFacebook movement may be growing, but many Samsung users are having a tough time scraping the social network’s preinstalled software from their phones.
Facebook violated tough new cybersecurity law, says Vietnam
The law brought sweeping new powers, allowing authorities to force technology companies to hand over user data and to censor posts.
Some Android apps are secretly sharing your data with Facebook
Apps have been secretly sharing usage data with Facebook, even when users are logged – or don’t have an account at all.
How to share photos – without using Facebook
There are other options for photo sharing that don’t hand over every pixel to the Facebook megamind.
Politicians who block social media users are violating First Amendment
The difference between a personal vs. an official social media account was at the crux of the case decided on Monday.
How to spot a social media hoax
Stop shaking your head about “WhatsApp Gold” flimflam and start spreading these REAL nuggets of hoax-clobbering advice!
Facebook hoaxes – harmless fun or security risk? [VIDEO]
Here’s what you need to know about Facebook hoaxes, all in plain English.