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When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 8m
When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow

According to right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall, Meta's blocking of news links in Canada has led to a significant increase in clicks for his Canada Proud Facebook page. Facebook's decision to block news sharing in Canada, and potentially in Australia, as a result of paying fees to media companies has had a profound impact on the way Canadian Facebook users engage with information. Studies show that the absence of news on the platform has led to increased engagement with opinion-based and non-verified content, potentially undermining political discourse. Other countries, including the UK and California, are also considering legislation to force internet giants to pay for news content.

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