Facebook deleted 7 mn COVID-19 misinformation posts between April-June

Facebook deleted 7 million posts for sharing false information about COVID-19, including fake preventative measures and exaggerated cures, in the second quarter. It also removed about 22.5 million posts with hate speech and 8.7 million posts connected to "terrorist" organisations. Facebook said it relied heavily on automation for content review due to staff shortage during the pandemic.