News Roundup | Meta (Facebook) Covid-19 "Fact-Checkers" Conflict of Interest with Pfizer Sponsorship

Meta, formerly Facebook, claims it wants to “fact-check” content on its social media platforms to “effectively and safely combat rampant misinformation,” especially as it pertains to COVID-19 and health-related issues.

Its algorithm detects related videos and posts with health claims and directs users to their delegated COVID-19 Information Center. The Meta-endorsed Corona Virus Information Hub works closely with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and national ministries of health, according to their website.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 14, 2022.]