Facebook algorithm caused chaos ahead of Australia media law: WSJ
The Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook purposely used a broad algorithm to block news in Australia last year, causing pages for charities, emergency services and hospitals to be affected.Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty ImagesFacebook used an algorithm it knew would affect pages beyond those of publishers in Australia ahead of pending legislation that would make platforms pay news outlets for content, the Wall Street Journal reported.As a result, pages for the Australian government and health…