Mark Zuckerberg reveals plan to fight fake news on Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged the fake news that circulated on the social media network and outlined steps the company is taking to prevent the spread of misinformation on Friday. Facebook plans to label certain information as false and work alongside fact-checking groups, according to Zuckerberg. Last week, Zuckerberg defended Facebook against claims that fake news on the platform affected the presidential election results. Facebook is now working on ways to make it easier for users to report fake stories and misinformation, Zuckerberg noted in a Facebook post.