Facebook begins 'fact-checking' photos and videos | Reuters
'SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Thursday it had begun “fact-checking” photos and videos to reduce the hoaxes and false news stories that have plagued the world’s largest social media network. '
'Manipulated photos and videos are another growing problem on social media. '
'Lyons did not say what criteria Facebook or AFP would use to evaluate photos and videos, or how much a photo could be edited or doctored before it is ruled fake. '
'In January, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook would prioritize “trustworthy” news by using member surveys to identify high-quality outlets. '
'Facebook has tried other ways to stem the spread of fake news. '
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'SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Thursday it had begun “fact-checking” photos and videos to reduce the hoaxes and false news stories that have plagued the world’s largest social media network. '
'Manipulated photos and videos are another growing problem on social media. '
'Lyons did not say what criteria Facebook or AFP would use to evaluate photos and videos, or how much a photo could be edited or doctored before it is ruled fake. '
'In January, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook would prioritize “trustworthy” news by using member surveys to identify high-quality outlets. '
'Facebook has tried other ways to stem the spread of fake news. '
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