A Facebook booth is seen at the China International Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang, Guizhou province, China May 27, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer
Facebook Inc said it will remove the “Trending” topics feature that compiles popular news from its social network, as it seeks to ensure users see news from trustworthy and quality sources.
The move, effective next week, comes at a time when the world's largest social network is combating the spread of fake news on its platform, which has in some places become central to the distribution of news.
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