Meta prepares to combat election fakes
Social media giant briefs SA’s electoral commission on fighting misinformation
24 March 2024 - 00:00
Meta, owner of the world’s biggest social media platforms, has engaged directly with the Electoral Commission (IEC) and parliament to ensure Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are not misused to manipulate this year’s elections...
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