Spot the Satire
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Which technology is Facebook testing to label fake news stories from satire sites?

  • Common sense
  • Square brackets (correct)
  • Self-driving cars
  • Virtual reality nano-technology algorithms
  • What is the purpose of the satire tag being tested by Facebook?

  • To distinguish satirical articles from others (correct)
  • To confuse users with fake news
  • To introduce outdated technology
  • To label all news stories as satire
  • Why is Facebook introducing the satire tag?

  • Because it thinks users are morons
  • Because it received feedback from users (correct)
  • Because it wants to promote satire sites
  • Because it wants to confuse users
  • What will the square brackets do for users?

    <p>Clearly indicate satire content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the square brackets according to the text?

    <p>To label fake news stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Facebook testing a 'satire tag' to label fake news stories?

    <p>To distinguish satirical articles from others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology is Facebook using to label fake news stories from satire sites?

    <p>Square brackets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Facebook introducing the satire tag?

    <p>Because users requested a clearer way to distinguish satirical articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the square brackets according to the text?

    <p>To clearly label fake news stories as satire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the square brackets do for users?

    <p>Clearly label fake news stories as satire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Facebook's Satire Tag

    • Facebook is testing a technology to label fake news stories from satire sites.
    • The purpose of the satire tag is to help users distinguish satirical content from real news articles.
    • Facebook is introducing the satire tag to prevent users from mistakenly believing satirical articles are real news.
    • The square brackets surrounding the word "Satire" will indicate to users that an article is satirical, providing context to the content.
    • The purpose of the square brackets is to provide a clear visual indicator that an article is satirical, helping users understand the intent behind the content.

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    Can You Spot the Satire? Test Your News Literacy Skills with This Quiz!

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