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| Facebook is testing new warnings to combat extremism |
Facebook is testing a new warning. If the company believes users know people who may be on the path to radicalization, or if users themselves are exposed to extremist content, the alert will link users to support and resources against extremism.
Some Facebook users in the US have received warnings asking if they are concerned that people they know may become radicalized. Others have been warned that they may be exposed to extremist content.
A Facebook spokesperson said the test was part of the company's larger work to assess how it is presented to people on the platform who may interact with, know or have been exposed to extremist content.
Facebook has announced that it will continue to remove extremist content that violates its rules. Although the company has struggled to track down and remove this content.
Facebook has long been the subject of intense scrutiny by the public and lawmakers. Many people say that his algorithm divides people into extremist ideologies, and the company itself is aware of this.
According to Facebook, the tests are in line with the Diversion Program, which helps combat violent extremism and dangerous organizations in several countries.
According to the initiative's website, it redirects users to educational resources instead of spam.
Facebook fights extremism
The social network also said the testing was part of its response to Christchurch's call to action. The test can identify users who may have viewed extremist content as well as users that Facebook has taken enforcement action against in the past.
The test relates to resources designed to help a person intervene if they fear that a loved one is joining a violent extremist group or movement.
Facebook has been linked to Life After Hate's ExitUSA through a support page called What Can I Do to Prevent Extremism, which aims to help people find ways to escape hate and violence.
The support page also gives advice on how to deal with people who try to leave the hate group.
Like other platforms, Facebook has long suffered from extremism. Although she fought fiercely, some of her efforts had to be lengthy.