US Democratic panel flags misinformation concerns to Facebook


The Facebook logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken December 2 2019. REUTERSJohanna GeronIllustration

Facebook has been reviewing its policies following criticism from lawmakers and regulators over a decision not to fact-check ads run by politicians, with Zuckerberg saying it does not want to stifle political speech. — Reuters

Facebook's policy on paid political advertisements has flaws that allow the spread of false information, the US Democratic National Committee has said in a letter to Sheryl Sandberg, a top official of the social media giant.

Facebook has been reviewing its policies following criticism from lawmakers and regulators over a decision not to fact-check ads run by politicians, with chief executive Mark Zuckerberg saying it does not want to stifle political speech.

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