Facebook Launches News Feed With The Help Of Journalists

Facebook News is a feature designed to combat misinformation by curating news from various outlets like Fox News and the New York Times. It emphasizes the role of journalism in democracy and offers features like topic navigation and subscription linking. Despite efforts to address fake news, Facebook has faced challenges, including past criticism of bias and algorithmic issues. Currently, Facebook News is being tested in major U.S. cities.

What is the primary goal of Facebook News?

• To increase Facebook's user base

• To combat the spread of misinformation

• To promote entertainment content

• To replace traditional news outlets

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Facebook News?

• Curated news stories by journalists

• Fake news flags

• Linking paid news subscriptions

• Live video streaming

What problem did Facebook face with its news curation in 2016?

• Technical glitches in the newsfeed

• Over-reliance on algorithms

• Lack of user engagement

• Suppression of conservative news stories

How did Facebook initially attempt to address the criticism of news bias?

• By hiring more journalists

• By removing human curators

• By introducing a new app

• By increasing the number of news outlets

In which cities is Facebook News currently being tested?

• Dallas, San Diego, San Jose, Austin

• Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio

• San Francisco, Miami, Boston, Seattle

• New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC