Facebook is the most popular social network for governments spreading fake news and propaganda
Despite its efforts to crack down on fake news, Facebook continues to be the global platform of choice for political parties and governments to spread disinformation and shape public opinion, according to a new report from the University of Oxford. The report, entitled, "The Global Disinformation Order 2019: Global Inventory of Organised Social Media Manipulation," looked at how an increasing number of governments and political parties around the world are using social media propaganda to discredit political opponents, drown out opposing views, or undermine trust in the liberal international order.
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