WSJ Tech News Briefing

Facebook Tamps Down Political Groups It Deems Dangerous

Facebook's systems that help create viral posts by amplifying content often spread  disproportionately incendiary or divisive posts, according to the company's internal research reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Rather than reducing the overall spread of viral content, Facebook increasingly is stifling some political groups it deems dangerous. WSJ reporter Justin Sheck joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the latest installment of The Facebook Files.
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