Sounds strange - but it is true! If users forego Facebook or Instagram, they receive money from the company.

As futurezone reports, Facebook wants to pay selected users in the USA up to 120 dollars if they deactivate their accounts on Facebook.com and Instagram in the run-up to the US presidential election.

The background: a research project.

Facebook spokeswoman Liz Bourgeois announced via tweet that “everyone who participates – whether filling out surveys or deactivating FB or IG for a period of time – will be compensated” :

published information about the network's investigations newsroom on August 31st According to the social media giant, “some potential participants will receive a notice on Facebook or Instagram inviting them to take part in the study .

Research is conducted by independent scientists

The results of the study are expected to be published over the next year. According to Bourgeois, payment is standard for this type of research. It is carried out by independent scientists.

Facebook has come under heavy criticism in recent years after it became known that the platform was being used extensively for political influence. The investigation is presumably intended to prepare for future controversies.

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