This is not new. But why does the problem persist? To truly understand the challenges and context of “fake news,” it’s important to return to the seminal events of 2016—and to one in particular in which Facebook made precisely the wrong choice, known colloquially in disinformation researcher circles as Conservativegate or Trending Topicsgate.
We need to learn from our prior mistakes. The example of the 2016 election is just that an example. There is misinformation everywhere. As stated this is not new information to us.