Attack on democracy': Experts fear misinformation will thrive on Facebook under news ban

Experts say Facebook’s decision to block Australian news sites from its platform will have a significant effect on democracy, with the potential to allow misinformation to thrive.

Facebook Australia Restricts News Publishers And Users In Response To Proposed Media Bargaining Laws

Facebook message to Australians. Source: Getty Images


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