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Facebook Algorithm Promotes Anti-Vaccine Group with 490K Members, Ignores Complaints

The Guardian reports that Facebook's recommendation algorithm is actively promoting an anti-vaccine group with 490,000 members in users' feeds, despite user complaints. This suggests a failure in content moderation and algorithmic accountability, potentially amplifying health misinformation. The development is significant as it highlights ongoing platform governance issues, though the specific impact on public health is uncertain.

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