Facebook CEO Zuckerberg dismissed concerns of polarizing views
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Facebook conducted internal efforts in 2016 and 2018 to examine whether the platform’s algorithm was encouraging the polarization and the proliferation of extremist content, according to The Wall Street Journal. Though Facebook’s experts found that the platform contributed to divisive rhetoric, senior executives dismissed proposed changes, some which would adversely affect user engagement, The Journal said. According to The Journal, CEO Mark Zuckerberg indicated he was “losing interest” in (...)