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Facebook aims to prevent US election interference

Facebook has unveiled a range of measures aimed at combatting US election interference.

Facebook has unveiled a range of measures aimed at combatting US election interference. Dan Sodergren is a social media and technology expert, and offers his assessment of whether the company’s plans are likely to be effective. Also in the programme, as Black Lives Matter protests continue around the world, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Samira Hussain reports on the unequal employment and income prospects of African Americans compared to other racial groups, and whether anything can be done about it. Plus, as Premier League football matches get under way again in England, Josh Sandhu who runs a club for supporters of the London side Tottenham Hotspur tells us what it will be like to watch games with no supporters attending. And we hear about the complicated legal implications of the recent shutdown for TV broadcast rights from Trevor Watkins, global head of sport at the law firm Pinsent Masons, who is also former chairman of AFC Bournemouth football club.

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Wed 17 Jun 2020 21:32GMT

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