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Did Facebook fuel political polarization during the 2020 election? It’s complicated. (arstechnica.com)

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[–] ilickfrogs@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

Right? What a stupid article. The answer is a resounding YES. Facebook knowingly profited off misinformation and rage. They don't give two shits if they cause societal collapse by eroding confidence in our institutions so long as they make a buck in the process. Fuck Facebook and Mark Fuckerberg.