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Research platform: Facebook channels profit from polarization

Research platform: Facebook channels profit from polarization

Research platform Justice for Prosperity has found that thousands of Dutch Facebook pages are generating revenue by spreading content designed to incite anger and polarization. These pages masquerade as legitimate news sources while primarily existing to profit from advertisements.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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