Critics say Facebook isn’t ready to handle misinformation this election season

Facebook has yet to update its strategy for fighting misinformation despite calls from researchers and civil rights advocates.

By Brenda Ruiz
Everything you need to know about the metaverse
Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Zuckerberg talked up his latest passion — creating a virtual reality "metaverse" for business, entertainment and meaningful social interactions. Eric Risberg / AP Photo
Everything you need to know about the metaverse
Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Zuckerberg talked up his latest passion — creating a virtual reality "metaverse" for business, entertainment and meaningful social interactions. Eric Risberg / AP Photo

Critics say Facebook isn’t ready to handle misinformation this election season

Facebook has yet to update its strategy for fighting misinformation despite calls from researchers and civil rights advocates.

By Brenda Ruiz
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After the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Facebook implemented several strategies to fight the spread of misinformation on its site. But experts worry the social media platform isn’t ready for the election cycle that’s already begun.

Reset learns about Facebook’s public policy strategy, and what civil rights and advocacy groups are pushing for.

GUEST: Naomi Nix, staff writer focusing on social media for The Washington Post