Meta prepares to combat election fakes

Social media giant briefs SA’s electoral commission on fighting misinformation

24 March 2024 - 00:00

By ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK

Meta, owner of the world’s biggest social media platforms, has engaged directly with the IEC and parliament to ensure Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are not misused to manipulate this year’s elections.

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