Facebook rolls out new feature. Group admins can now designate 'Group Experts'

Facebook has come up with a new feature called 'Group Experts' which will let admins designate members with better knowledge on a given subject as the expert. With this new feature, Facebook hopes to tackle the spread of misinformation on the Group pages by letting experts decide the authenticity of the information.

The 'Group Expert' will have a badge next to their name which will show up on posts, comments and during Q&A sessions. "There are more than 70 million admins and moderators running active Facebook groups around the world," the social networking site said in a blog post on Tuesday.

"Many of these groups are home to subject matter experts who love to share their knowledge, from fitness trainers to highly skilled crafters. Now, it’s easier than ever to help experts stand out in groups and offer ways for them to engage with their communities," it added.


More to this feature, members of any group will be able to accept or decline the role designated to them. In case an untrustworthy member becomes the expert, the admin has exclusive powers to remove them from their status.


The group admins can also collaborate with group experts to conduct Q&As to share their insight on a topic. Facebook has already started testing ways to make picking experts easier for admins by promoting specific users who have knowledge and can share some inputs from their field of work or interest.

"We’re starting to test giving some people in fitness and gaming the option to identify specific topics they’re knowledgeable about, like yoga or a particular game title. Group admins can then search for these specific topics, discover relevant people who are not yet members, and invite them to join as group experts," the social media giant further said.