Originally Posted By: tfabris
I don't think it's possible to measure the actual effect that the fake news sites and articles had on the election, but it makes one wonder.

I do find it hilarious that Zuckerberg thinks the problem is hard to solve, and then a group of students solves it in a weekend. Horse/Barn Door problem unfortunately. Ah, but for a time machine.


I saw that time machine skit on SNL. Fabulous!

But, yeah... Google also seems to be reluctant to shut down the fake news/adverti$ing machine.

-jk