The social network has announced that the "Trending" would be based more on algorithms, not on the writings of users. Stated objective, cover more subjects with more neutrality.
Facebook seems determined to focus on artificial intelligence. The US group has announced that he would make it much more automated the "Trending" that offers users especially overseas. Now users will not have to write descriptions.
He nevertheless said that humans who remain involved in Trends tool "to ensure that the subjects that appear are high quality" would respect strictly the guidelines imposed by the group. Facebook relies primarily practical reasons. He wants to increase the place of this section and expand the number of subjects.
A way to be impartial?
This choice however is involved in a very specific context. Earlier this year, the social network was accused of manipulating the trends in the US at the expense of the Conservatives. Facebook has denied the accusations of bias and ensured to have opened an investigation.
The "Trending" or "Trends" which does not exist in the French version of Facebook, is a small tablet that mentions the most discussed topics on the social network.
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