Facebook Pulls Accounts, Pages Spreading Fake News

Facebook Pulls Accounts, Pages Spreading Fake News

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

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The video discusses the rise of domestic accounts in the US using incendiary political news as clickbait for financial gain, contrasting these tactics with those of Russia and Iran, which aim to cause chaos. It highlights Facebook's policies on fake news and account authenticity, and the potential impact of misinformation on elections.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary motivation behind domestic actors using shocking political news?

To influence political outcomes

To support a political party

To gain financial profit

To spread awareness

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the tactics of Russia and Iran differ from those of domestic actors?

They avoid misinformation

They use celebrity news

They coordinate real-world events

They focus on financial gain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key similarity between the actions of Russia, Iran, and domestic actors?

They all use authentic accounts

They all aim to spread health news

They create fake accounts to generate buzz

They focus on celebrity gossip

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is against Facebook's policy regarding account management?

Sharing health tips

Spreading misinformation

Using inauthentic names

Posting political news

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Facebook under pressure to act against fake accounts before elections?

To increase user engagement

To protect the electorate's knowledge

To promote political parties

To enhance advertising revenue