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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Facebook changes news feed to stop the spread of fake news

    Facebook appears to be doing some soul searching amid increasing pressure to address the spread of fake news on its platform. This month, CEO Mark Zuckerberg rolled out changes to the newsfeed algorithm that he thinks might help fix this problem.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 23, 2018 • 1 min read

    Facebook appears to be doing some soul searching amid increasing pressure to address the spread of fake news on its platform. This month, CEO Mark Zuckerberg rolled out changes to the newsfeed algorithm that he thinks might help fix this problem. But will it actually work?

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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    Laurie Simmons and daughter Lena Dunham on "My Art" and Me Too
    1. 0:00Who's to blame for the government shutdown?
    2. 7:53Facebook changes news feed to stop the spread of fake newsYou’re reading this
    3. 15:28Oscar nominations are out -- it's a big day for 'The Shape of Water'
    4. 25:59Laurie Simmons and daughter Lena Dunham on "My Art" and Me Too
    5. 41:28The music and legacy of Hugh Masekela
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