Facebook: Deleting 7 Million Posts Containing False Information About Coronavirus

The company “Facebook” announced the deletion of 7 million publications about the emerging coronavirus from its website, during the second quarter of 2020, because it contained wrong information.

The company explained that the deleted publications included promoting counterfeit preventive measures and exaggerated treatments, indicating that it had deleted other publications that included hate speeches and publications linked to extremist organizations.

It indicated that the site’s reliance on automation technology to review content increased during the months of April, May, and June when the number of its reviewers who came to offices decreased due to the Corona pandemic.