Facebook rolls out tool to block off-Facebook data gathering
Soon, you could get fewer familiar ads following you around the internet—or at least on Facebook.
Aug 20, 2019
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Snapchat checks for deception in political ads
Snap on Monday confirmed that it checks political ads at Snapchat to make sure they are not deceptive or misleading and thus enforce its ban on such material.
Nov 19, 2019
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As TikTok eats the world, YouTube makes a bid for creators' hearts—and wallets
Gathered in the company's historic Spruce Goose hangar Tuesday morning, a host of YouTube leaders laid out a roadmap for the platform's evolving relationship with both video creators and the music industry, announcing new ...
Sep 21, 2022
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Children's advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kids
Children's advocacy groups including Fairplay and Common Sense Media are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google, saying the tech giant serves personalized ads to kids on YouTube despite federal law prohibiting ...
Aug 23, 2023
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Internet ads are a popular tax target for both parties
Last month, Robert Reeve, a digital tech worker from Washington, D.C., went to visit his mom in Michigan for a week. Shortly after, ads for a brand of toothpaste his mom uses—and that he also used during his stay at her ...
Jun 9, 2021
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Despite promising to stop, Facebook and Google are still selling political ads in Washington state
On Dec. 28 of last year, Facebook said it would stop selling ads about state and local elections in Washington state. Since that day, Facebook has sold at least $39,000 worth of ads about state and local elections in Washington ...
Oct 30, 2019
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Online ads still vulnerable to manipulation in US election
Older men in Arkansas might see a close-up photo of President Donald Trump pumping his fist in the air, along with a message asking them to donate $30 to his campaign for a Super Bowl commercial.
Jan 31, 2020
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Social media: How algorithms influence election campaigns
A study published in the journal PNAS Nexus reveals how social media algorithms favor politically sponsored content from certain parties given the same investment budget.
Jul 18, 2024
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Facebook reports soaring quarterly ad revenue, stock jumps
Facebook's stock jumped Wednesday into record territory after the social media giant reported stronger-than-expected results for the first quarter thanks to soaring ad revenue.
Apr 28, 2021
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Ad business a boon for Amazon but a turn-off for shoppers
Mike Maddaloni went to Amazon.com knowing exactly what he wanted to buy.
Nov 26, 2019
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