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Facebook adding 3,000 people to screen out violent content

by Rob Lever Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Facebook said Wednesday it is hiring an extra 3,000 staff to remove violent content like the gruesome killings and suicides broadcast on its video platform. The move ramps up efforts by Facebook to filter content amid growing criticism of the social media giant for allowing the platform to be used to promote violence and hateful activity. “If we’re going to build a safe community, we […]