Google posted under its “top stories” conspiracy-laden links from 4chan — home to some of the internet’s most ardent trolls. Google and Facebook have since tweaked their results Monday to give users links to more reputable sources — acknowledging their algorithms were not prepared for the onslaught of bogus information. Facebook did not respond to a request for comment but told Fast Company it regretted the link to Alt-Right News. Granted, Snapchat attracts far fewer users — and far less content — than Facebook or Google. The changes come amid growing frustration in Washington as lawmakers push Facebook, Google and Twitter to be more forthcoming in the investigation into Russian election meddling.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 03, 2017 00:01 UTC