But it was impossible to prove that false information swung the election for Trump. But false information spread by authority figures has not helped matters. Social networks in crisisMany believe Facebook is the main vehicle for false information. The US giant in 2018 announced new measures to improve technology for tackling false information around the world. Under pressureWhatsApp has also been accused of circulating false information.

Source: Egypt Independent December 15, 2018 03:00 UTC