Facebook Fake News Filter Launched In France Ahead Of Presidential Election To Fact-Check Disputed Articles

Facebook is trying its best to crack down on fake news on Facebook. The company has launched a campaign against fake news in France, ahead of the country’s presidential elections, which take place later this year.

The social network will be partnering with eight French media companies to fact-check, report and filter fake news articles. Facebook’s French partners include Agence France-Presse, BFM-TV, Franceinfo, France Médias Monde, Le Monde, L’Express, Libération and 20 Minutes.