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Facebook reveals algorithm changes that prioritize 'authoritative' news outlets such as CNN and <i>New York Times</i>
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Facebook reveals algorithm changes that prioritize 'authoritative' news outlets such as CNN and <i>New York Times</i>

Facebook made changes to its algorithm after the election to prioritize certain news outlets the company deems more authoritative.

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Facebook made changes to its algorithm after the election to prioritize certain news outlets the company deems more authoritative.

According to a New York Times report, Facebook made the changes in an effort to combat President Trump’s and right-wing media outlets' claims about election fraud, which the company has labeled “false or misleading.”

The company will now emphasize the importance of what Facebook calls its “news ecosystem quality” score, or “N.E.Q.” N.E.Q. is an internal tool the company uses to assign a ranking to news publishers based on Facebook’s definition of quality journalism.

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Shame on you Mr. Suckerberg...

Tags: Zuckerberg, Facebook, Algorithm, Elections, CNN, Suckerberg