[Cross-posted from European Tribune – where dissent is NOT troll rated!]
Had to double-check news feed … this can’t be true, can it??
We're proud to partner with @AtlanticCouncil to strengthen our election integrity efforts around the world. We'll work with experts from their Digital Research Labs to share real-time insights and ideas to better fight abuse on our platform.https://t.co/qgv7lgC4rR
— Facebook (@facebook) May 17, 2018
More below the fold …
Why We’re Partnering With Facebook on Election Integrity
Today @DFRLab announced that we are partnering with Facebook to expand our #ElectionWatch program to identify, expose, and explain disinformation during elections around the world. The effort is part of a broader initiative to provide independent and credible research about the role of social media in elections, as well as democracy more generally.
○ Understanding Disinformation – The Atlantic Council DFRLab with Elliot Higgins … duhh!
○ How to Survive a Russian Hack – Lessons from Eastern Europe and the Baltics
