Facebook to take action against users repeatedly sharing misinformation

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<p>Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it would take "stronger" action against people who repeatedly share misinformation on the platform.</p>

Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it would take "stronger" action against people who repeatedly share misinformation on the platform.

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Facebook to take action against users repeatedly sharing misinformation

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Published May 27, 2021 08:36 AM PHT

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