Facebook today announced its latest tool in the fight against fake news: ad revenue, or the lack thereof. As two Facebook product managers explain in today’s update, Pages which repeatedly share news marked as false by its third-party fact-checkers will not be allowed to advertise on Facebook. The pair hope that this will help stem the tide of false stories, as it will cut off any potential cash reward a Page receives by advertising such stories: Today’s update helps to disrupt the economic incentives and curb the spread of false news, which is another step towards building a more informed…
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