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SAN FRANCISCO, July 14 ― Facebook is considering banning all political ads ahead of this US presidential election in November, according to a report by Bloomberg. In response to the controversial role Facebook has previously played in politics over the years, the company is reportedly mulling...

Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 08:03 AM MYTSAN FRANCISCO, July 14 ― Facebook is considering banning all political ads ahead of this US presidential election in November, according to a report by Bloomberg.

The news comes from sources familiar with the company's plans who recently spoke with Bloomberg; these individuals also stated that a decision on the matter has not yet been made. If such a policy is implemented, it could potentially “defend against misleading election-related content spreading as people prepare to vote.”

 

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