The social network announced this week the launch of two tools designed to protect its 2 billion users.
- a new educational tool designed to «help users better identify false information».
- the use of image recognition to stop the spread of revenge pornography.
How can you spot fake news?
Here is the new message that has been appearing on your news feed since 7 April. In order to prevent the spread of fake news, Users will be guided through a dedicated space to learn how to identify this false information through a series of tips.
Protecting users from revenge pornography.
The social network wants to support the fight against the publication of intimate photos without the consent of the person photographed, using an automatic recognition tool. This will prevent the photo from being shared widely on the internet and other social networks.
Since 2016, revenge porn has been a criminal offence punishable by two years« imprisonment and a €60,000 fine. If this happens to you, this tool protects you from dissemination. However, our advice is always to take screenshots of your »damage" in order to keep evidence for legal proceedings.
