Facebook Says It's Flagged Millions Of COVID-19 Misinformation Posts

Facebook has implemented measures to combat COVID-19 misinformation by labeling posts reviewed by fact-checkers and AI. This has reduced misleading post views. The company also removed millions of exploitative product sales related to COVID-19. Facebook claims its labels are effective, with 95% of users choosing not to view flagged content.

What measures does Facebook take to combat misinformation related to COVID-19?

How does Facebook utilize independent fact checkers in their process?

What types of products has Facebook removed content for selling during the pandemic?

What percentage of the time do users choose not to view posts flagged for misinformation?

In what ways does Facebook's artificial intelligence assist in monitoring content?