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Published 12:42 20 Nov 2016 GMT
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Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will tackle the problem (Photo by Kim White/Getty Images)[/caption]
He also explained how it works: "I've compiled a list of domains that are well-known sources of fake news, conspiracy theory, innuendo, and unsourced claims. The domains cover the political spectrum from left to right and I have done my absolute best to be impartial in my selections."
Facebook recently announced a crackdown on fake news sites' ability to use their advertising network, but have been slow to launch an outright ban on stories that have no truth to them.
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg recently claimed that 99% of what appears in people's feeds was authentic, but has admitted that steps need to be taken to stop the dissemination of false news.
He said that steps are being taken to make sure it is easier for people to report news that is fake, while they will work with journalists and other trusted third parties to make sure what we see on our feeds is the real thing.
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