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'Junk news' gets massive engagement on Facebook ahead of EU elections, study finds

Ryan Browne

On Twitter, less than 4% of news content shared on the microblogging site came from less trustworthy sources, researchers say. The findings could add to concerns around the potential impact of online misinformation on upcoming European elections. Misleading news stories from doubtful sources drew in as much engagement on Facebook FB as articles from legitimate sources in the run up to European elections, according to a study from Oxford University.

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