Facebook's algorithm puts hoax story about 9/11 on Trending Topics - CNET

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Facebook's algorithm puts hoax story about 9/11 on Trending Topics CNET Facebook got hoodwinked again. On Friday, Facebook's algorithm for selecting trending stories placed "9/11" at the top of its list, linking to an article by The Daily Star, which claimed the Twins Towers fell because of bombs planted within the ... Facebook's Trending Topics served up a 9/11 conspiracy theoryThe Verge Facebook's trending topics promoted an article 'truthering' the Sept. 11 attacksWashington Post Facebook's trending algorithm promoted a 9/11 truther storyEngadget Mashable -Gizmodo -The Hill -Daily Star all 17 news articles »