Author: Rachel Kaser / Source: The Next Web
Facebook today announced it was rolling out an update to its News Feed to combat fake news. While the initial purpose of the update appears to be giving users context for the news stories they read. But the update also has a hidden second purpose: Showing you which of your friends are sharing bogus news stories.
The new update, first tested last year, gives users more context for news posts. By tapping on the “i” icon next to the story’s headline, you’ll be shown the source’s Wikipedia article, related articles, and a map showing where the story has been shared before — and by whom. That means, if you come across a story whose premise or politics you don’t agree with, you’ll be able to see which of your friends has already shared it.
The former information tidbits are pretty standard — having access…
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