Facebook to allow paid political messages that are not ads
4 years, 11 months ago

Facebook to allow paid political messages that are not ads

The Hindu  

Facebook decided on February 14 to allow a type of paid political message that had sidestepped many of the social network’s rules governing political ads. Mr. Bloomberg’s use of the loophole and Facebook’s policy change in response underscore difficulties tech companies and regulators have in keeping up with the changing nature of paid political messages. The February 14 rule change will now allow campaigns in the U.S. to use this tool, provided they’ve been authorised by Facebook to run political ads and disclose who paid for the The Bloomberg campaign took the unconventional step of paying social media influencers — individuals with huge followings — to post Bloomberg memes using their Instagram accounts. The Bloomberg campaign’s memes showed the 78-year-old candidate, in a tongue-in-cheek awkward fashion, chatting with popular social media influencers with names like “Tank Sinatra,” asking them to help him raise his profile among younger folk.

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Meta extends ban on new political ads following US Election: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

Meta extends ban on new political ads following US Election: Report

Live Mint  

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, announced on Monday that it will extend its ban on new political ads following the U.S. election, with the restriction lasting until later this week. During the restriction period, Meta will block new political ads, although previously approved ads that received at least one impression before the ban began will be allowed to …

Misinformation-Packed Ads Thriving On Facebook Just Days Out From The Election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Misinformation-Packed Ads Thriving On Facebook Just Days Out From The Election

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Several recent media investigations have found that false and misleading election ads are running rampant on Facebook just days out from the election, seemingly in violation of parent company Meta’s policies. Meta did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s inquiries as to whether these ads violate the company’s election misinformation policies, but spokesperson Ryan Daniels defended running Musk’s …

An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on Facebook
2 months, 2 weeks ago

An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on Facebook

NPR  

An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on Facebook toggle caption Progress 2028 via Meta's Ad Library/Screenshot by NPR Did you see those Kamala Harris ads on Facebook? Social media greatly expanded the capacity of well-financed, skilled ad buyers to micro-target susceptible undecided voters without risking a backlash from those likely to recognize the deception.” Robert …

Twitter says it will relax ban on political advertising
2 years ago

Twitter says it will relax ban on political advertising

LA Times  

Twitter said late Tuesday that it will ease up on its 3-year-old ban on political advertising, the latest change by Elon Musk as he tries to pump up revenue after purchasing the social media platform last year. Twitter says it will ease up on its 3-year-old ban on political advertising, the latest change by Elon Musk as he tries to …

How a Reliance-funded firm boosts BJP’s campaigns on Facebook
2 years, 10 months ago

How a Reliance-funded firm boosts BJP’s campaigns on Facebook

Al Jazeera  

Legal loopholes and selective use of rules allowed a Reliance company to pump in millions to promote the BJP in elections. As soon as the BJP picked Pragya Singh Thakur as its candidate for a seat in the lower house of Parliament, Facebook showed an The A month before voting began on April 11, Facebook showed an The A Facebook …

Facebook to de-emphasise political posts on news feed in move that could diminish right-wing media influence
3 years, 4 months ago

Facebook to de-emphasise political posts on news feed in move that could diminish right-wing media influence

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Facebook’s “news feed” will feed less news to its users …

Facebook to let researchers access election ad data from Feb 1
3 years, 11 months ago

Facebook to let researchers access election ad data from Feb 1

India TV News  

Facebook will let researchers access, for the first time, the targeting information for more than 1.3 million social issue, electoral and political ads through the Facebook Open Research and Transparency platform from February 1. "By making the targeting criteria, such as location and interests, selected by advertisers running social issue, electoral or political ads available for analysis and reporting, we …

Facebook Adjusts Policy Letting Candidates Prematurely Claim Victory In Pivotal States [UPDATE]
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook Adjusts Policy Letting Candidates Prematurely Claim Victory In Pivotal States [UPDATE]

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UPDATE: Following the publication of this article, Facebook changed its policy on allowing presidential candidates to prematurely declare victory in state races. PREVIOUSLY: As President Donald Trump actively tries to undermine Tuesday’s election results, it has become clear that Facebook will allow presidential candidates to prematurely declare victory in any state without a disclaimer or removal — …

From Facebook to TikTok, U.S. political influencers are paid for posts
4 years, 2 months ago

From Facebook to TikTok, U.S. political influencers are paid for posts

The Hindu  

A voter registration project is compensating Latina mothers for social media posts about climate change, while a political action committee is paying eight TikTok influencers for videos to help get the youth vote out for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. will be at the heart of how we address that communication need.” Political groups and strategists say they work with …

Zuckerberg Warns of 'Civil Unrest' if Election Results Take Long, Asks Facebook to be Ready for 'Test'
4 years, 2 months ago

Zuckerberg Warns of 'Civil Unrest' if Election Results Take Long, Asks Facebook to be Ready for 'Test'

News 18  

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday warned of the potential for civil unrest as votes are tallied in a US election that will be “a test” for the social network. “Given this, companies like ours need to go well beyond what we’ve done before.” Confusion early this week over political ads at Facebook marred the onset of what was supposed …

Facebook Tells New York University to Halt Project That Collects Political Ad Data
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook Tells New York University to Halt Project That Collects Political Ad Data

News 18  

Facebook has asked the New York University to stop collecting data for a research project that aims to decipher political ad targeting on its platform. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Facebook claimed that the Ad Observatory which is a project at the university’s engineering school “scrapes data from political ads shown on Facebook”. The NYU Ad Observatory has …

Facebook to Stop Running Political Ads After US Polls Close on November 3
4 years, 3 months ago

Facebook to Stop Running Political Ads After US Polls Close on November 3

News 18  

Facebook on Wednesday said it will stop running political or social issue ads after the US polls close on November 3 to reduce chances of confusion or abuse. “We will also remove calls to go to polls to monitor if it involves exerting control or showing power.” Facebook has already banned posts directly urging people to go to polling places …

Facebook will ban political ads in the US after November elections
4 years, 3 months ago

Facebook will ban political ads in the US after November elections

India Today  

Facebook will indefinitely ban political and issue-based ads after the US Presidential elections slated for November 3 this year. “While ads are an important way to express voice, we plan to temporarily stop running all social issue, electoral, or political ads in the US after the polls close on November 3rd, to reduce opportunities for confusion or abuse,” Facebook in …

Facebook Vows To Crack Down On Voter Intimidation In Election
4 years, 3 months ago

Facebook Vows To Crack Down On Voter Intimidation In Election

NPR  

Facebook Vows To Crack Down On Voter Intimidation In Election Enlarge this image toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Facebook said on Wednesday it would crack down on efforts to intimidate voters, amid growing concerns over potential confrontations at polling places and calls from the Trump campaign for an "army" of poll …

Facebook’s Pre–Election Day Ban on Political Ads Will Likely Suppress Important Speech
55 years ago

Facebook’s Pre–Election Day Ban on Political Ads Will Likely Suppress Important Speech

Slate  

This article is part of the Free Speech Project, a collaboration between Future Tense and the Tech, Law, & Security Program at American University Washington College of Law that examines the ways technology is influencing how we think about speech. While Mark Zuckerberg argued that these changes are intended to do Facebook’s part “to protect our democracy,” we’re concerned that …

Facebook curbs political ads - for 7 days before US election
4 years, 4 months ago

Facebook curbs political ads - for 7 days before US election

Associated Press  

Bracing for a contentious election with no immediate results and possible “civil unrest,” Facebook is enacting a host of measures to ensure its platform is not used to sow chaos and spread misinformation before, during and after the U.S. presidential election. The company said Thursday it will restrict new political ads in the week before the election and remove posts …

Facebook Clamps Down On Posts, Ads That Could Undermine U.S. Presidential Election
4 years, 4 months ago

Facebook Clamps Down On Posts, Ads That Could Undermine U.S. Presidential Election

NPR  

Facebook Clamps Down On Posts, Ads That Could Undermine U.S. Presidential Election Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Updated at 10:55 a.m. The company recently joined Twitter in removing accounts that spread "false stories about racial justice, the Democratic presidential campaign of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and President Trump's policies," as NPR's Bobby Allyn …

Opinion: What a wonderful world it would be ... if Facebook stopped running political ads
4 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: What a wonderful world it would be ... if Facebook stopped running political ads

LA Times  

Facebook may finally stop lending its enormously powerful microphone and amplifier to deceitful politicians and manipulative campaigns. But it would relieve the company of the responsibility that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has famously resisted, which is to fact-check political ads the same way it does every other Please, park your “censorship” complaints outside. Although a ban on political ads looks …

Facebook aims to help voters, but won’t block Trump misinfo
4 years, 6 months ago

Facebook aims to help voters, but won’t block Trump misinfo

Associated Press  

Facebook is launching a widespread effort to boost U.S. voter turnout and provide authoritative information about voting — just as it doubles down on its policy allowing politicians like President Donald Trump to post false information on the same subject. The social media giant is launching a “Voting Information Center” on Facebook and Instagram that will include details on registering …

Facebook reverses its policy on paid influencers after Bloomberg memes
4 years, 11 months ago

Facebook reverses its policy on paid influencers after Bloomberg memes

LA Times  

Presidential candidate and former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg talks with former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa after speaking during a campaign rally at the Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center in Compton on Feb. 3. Facebook has decided to let political campaigns pay online influencers to spread their messages, a practice that had sidestepped many of the social network’s …

YouTube announces its plan for tackling misleading election related content
4 years, 11 months ago

YouTube announces its plan for tackling misleading election related content

Firstpost  

YouTube would remove any content that has been technically manipulated or doctored and may pose a ‘serious risk of egregious harm.’ On the day of the Iowa caucuses, the first nominating contest of the US presidential election, Alphabet’s YouTube detailed how it will tackle false or misleading election-related content. The video-streaming service said in a blog post on Monday that …

Facebook again refuses to ban political ads, even false ones
5 years ago

Facebook again refuses to ban political ads, even false ones

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite escalating pressure ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Facebook reaffirmed its freewheeling policy on political ads Thursday, saying it won’t ban them, won’t fact-check them and won’t limit how they can be targeted to specific groups of people. Instead, Facebook said it will offer users slightly more control over how many political ads they see and …

Facebook's political ad policy allows spread of misinformation, says US Democratic panel
5 years, 1 month ago

Facebook's political ad policy allows spread of misinformation, says US Democratic panel

Firstpost  

The panel said it felt Facebook had not devoted enough resources to detecting inauthentic behavior. Facebook’s policy on paid political Facebook has been reviewing its policies following criticism from lawmakers and regulators over a decision not to fact-check ads run by politicians, with Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg saying it does not want to stifle political speech. In the letter that …

On TV, political ads are regulated — but online, anything goes
5 years, 1 month ago

On TV, political ads are regulated — but online, anything goes

Salon  

With the 2020 election just a year away, Facebook is under fire from presidential candidates, lawmakers, civil rights groups and even its own employees to provide more transparency on political ads and potentially stop running them altogether. They created 20- to 30-second slots to run during prime-time, called “Eisenhower Answers America.” These ads helped usher in how political campaigns would …

Facebook is reportedly mulling over changing its political advertisement policy
5 years, 1 month ago

Facebook is reportedly mulling over changing its political advertisement policy

Firstpost  

Facebook’s policy is to accept paid political ads from candidates without fact-checking them or censoring them, even if they contain lies. And Zuckerberg doubled down on that stand last month following Twitter’s announcement, reiterating that “political speech is important” and that Facebook doesn’t want to interfere with it. According to the report, Facebook is apparently in conversation with political parties …

Twitter Details Political Ad Ban Policy, Admits It’s Imperfect
5 years, 2 months ago

Twitter Details Political Ad Ban Policy, Admits It’s Imperfect

The Quint  

Aside from ongoing concerns about foreign elections interference, the political advertising issue rose to the forefront in recent months as Twitter, along with Facebook and Google, refused to remove a misleading video ad from President Donald Trump’s campaign that targeted Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. In response, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, another presidential hopeful, ran her own ad on Facebook …

Twitter details political ad ban, admits it’s imperfect
5 years, 2 months ago

Twitter details political ad ban, admits it’s imperfect

Associated Press  

Twitter’s new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content. Aside from ongoing concerns about foreign elections interference, the political advertising issue rose to the forefront in recent months as Twitter, along with Facebook and Google, refused to remove a misleading video ad from President Donald Trump’s campaign that targeted Democratic …

Facebook considers changes to political ad policy, but not fact-checking
5 years, 2 months ago

Facebook considers changes to political ad policy, but not fact-checking

CNN  

CNN Business — Facing increased scrutiny, Facebook is considering making some changes to how it handles political ads, a source told CNN Business. Facebook is considering changes to how political ads can be targeted, how ads are labeled, and providing more information about who is paying for an ad, the source told CNN Thursday. President Trump’s re-election campaign is the …

General election: Reveal your social media campaigns, parties told
5 years, 2 months ago

General election: Reveal your social media campaigns, parties told

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Political parties have been challenged to commit to openness in social …

The pressure is now on Facebook to ban political ads, too
5 years, 2 months ago

The pressure is now on Facebook to ban political ads, too

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter’s ban on political advertising is ratcheting up pressure on Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg to follow suit. And Zuckerberg doubled down on that stand Wednesday following Twitter’s announcement, reiterating that “political speech is important” and that Facebook is loath to interfere with it. “I don’t think anyone can say that we are not doing what we believe …

Twitter pulls back on political ads, but pitfalls await
5 years, 2 months ago

Twitter pulls back on political ads, but pitfalls await

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter announced an end Wednesday to political campaign and issue ads on its service, calling it an important step in reducing the flow of election-related misinformation. “This is yet another attempt to silence conservatives, since Twitter knows President Trump has the most sophisticated online program ever,” campaign manager Brad Parscale said. The political advertising issue rose to …

Facebook won’t ban political advertisement
5 years, 2 months ago

Facebook won’t ban political advertisement

The Hindu  

Twitter may have decided to ban political “In a democracy, I don’t think it’s right for private companies to censor politicians or the news. He cited the examples of Google, YouTube, cable networks and national broadcastors that also run such Stating that ads are an important “voice” — especially for candidates and advocacy groups — Mr. Zuckerberg asserted the company’s …

Twitter bans political ads ahead of 2020 election
5 years, 2 months ago

Twitter bans political ads ahead of 2020 election

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spread on social media, is banning all political advertising from its service. During Facebook’s conference call for earnings, which began less than an hour after Dorsey’s tweet, the Facebook chief offered an impassioned monologue about what he called his company’s deep belief “that political speech is important.” Zuckerberg stood by …

Twitter To Halt Political Ads, In Contrast To Facebook
5 years, 2 months ago

Twitter To Halt Political Ads, In Contrast To Facebook

NPR  

Twitter To Halt Political Ads, In Contrast To Facebook Enlarge this image toggle caption Denis Charlet/AFP/Getty Images Denis Charlet/AFP/Getty Images Updated at 6:04 p.m. ET Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that his social media platform will stop running political ads, citing online ads' "significant risks to politics." In an apparent jab at Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Dorsey tweeted, with a …

Facebook Feels Pressure On Political Ad Policy
5 years, 2 months ago

Facebook Feels Pressure On Political Ad Policy

NPR  

Facebook Feels Pressure On Political Ad Policy Facebook workers are the latest critics urging the social network to change its political advertising policy. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The pressure on Facebook to change the way it handles political ads includes some pressure from Facebook employees. They're joining lawmakers and civil rights groups who want the social network to revise its policy …

Facebook is officially encouraging publishers of fake news on its News platform, all in the name of diversity
5 years, 2 months ago

Facebook is officially encouraging publishers of fake news on its News platform, all in the name of diversity

Firstpost  

How will Zuckerberg reconcile the ideals of factual, high-quality news with neo-Nazi ideology? Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been under siege since late 2015 when news broke that Cambridge Analytica used Facebook and data harvested from it to sway elections and public opinion the world over. Zuckerberg’s company, inarguably the world’s largest social networking platform that’s home to 2.4 billion …

Ads from political groups will be checked by Facebook, but ads from politicians will be left alone
5 years, 2 months ago

Ads from political groups will be checked by Facebook, but ads from politicians will be left alone

Firstpost  

Facebook has drawn criticism over its ad policy from Democratic candidates running in the 2020 presidential election. The new ad comes days after Green New Deal champion Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez grilled Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on whether his site would allow such an ad. The new ad cycles through archive footage of Republicans such as former Presidents Ronald Reagan and …

As Zuckerberg defends false Trump ads, critics say Facebook's assault on democracy must be stopped
5 years, 2 months ago

As Zuckerberg defends false Trump ads, critics say Facebook's assault on democracy must be stopped

Salon  

Amid the ongoing debate over Facebook's policy of exempting political advertising from its "misinformation" standards, a "defiant" speech on free expression delivered Thursday by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has elevated broader concerns about how powerful tech giants are "poisoning the well of our democracy." Facebook's recent revision of its political ad policy, first reported on earlier this month by journalist …

Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook empowers a peoples’ ‘fifth estate’ to effect change
5 years, 2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook empowers a peoples’ ‘fifth estate’ to effect change

LA Times  

Questions about how Facebook Inc. regulates speech are nothing new for Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg. He said Facebook, with its enormous size and scale, offers people a new kind of power, which he called “a fifth estate alongside the other power structures in our society.” In his speech, Zuckerberg said internet services like Facebook can still protect free expression while …

Ahead of 2020, FB ensnared in heated political climate
5 years, 3 months ago

Ahead of 2020, FB ensnared in heated political climate

Associated Press  

Mark Zuckerberg defended meetings he’s reportedly had with conservative leaders after #DeleteFacebook began trending on social media. Politico reported this week that the Facebook CEO held private meetings with, among others, Fox News’ Tucker Carlson and conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. Those charges are surfacing again ahead of the 2020 election, with Democratic candidates Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren …

Elizabeth Warren escalates Facebook ad feud
5 years, 3 months ago

Elizabeth Warren escalates Facebook ad feud

CNN  

CNN — A days-long feud between Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Facebook intensified over the weekend as Warren openly accused the company of “taking money to promote lies.” Warren, a leading Democratic 2020 candidate, has taken aim at the social media giant over its role in spreading disinformation against her and other candidates. The “FCC doesn’t want broadcast companies censoring candidates’ …

Facebook’s refusal to fact-check Trump could be its defining 2020 decision
5 years, 3 months ago

Facebook’s refusal to fact-check Trump could be its defining 2020 decision

CNN  

New York CNN Business — The debate over Facebook’s decision to allow President Trump’s reelection campaign to pay to run false ads on its platform encapsulates the awkward moral, social and civil questions that have dogged the company since 2016. “Our approach is grounded in Facebook’s fundamental belief in free expression,” Katie Harbath, Facebook’s public policy director, responded to the …

Facebook under fire from Democratic candidates after refusing to remove Trump campaign conspiracy advert
5 years, 3 months ago

Facebook under fire from Democratic candidates after refusing to remove Trump campaign conspiracy advert

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The company’s position stands in contrast to CNN, …

How Trump And Facebook Are Cashing In On The Impeachment News
5 years, 3 months ago

How Trump And Facebook Are Cashing In On The Impeachment News

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “LEARN THE TRUTH,” President Donald Trump’s campaign declared in a Facebook ad that launched last week. of the Trump campaign to capitalize on these big, cultural breaking news moments for its own financial gain.” In a still-active Facebook ad, Trump's campaign spreads a flagrant falsehood about former Vice President Joe Biden. Facebook/Donald J. Trump Fake News Welcome …

Facebook exempts politicians from third-party fact checking
5 years, 3 months ago

Facebook exempts politicians from third-party fact checking

The Quint  

San Francisco, Sep 25 Facebook has exempted politicians from its third-party fact-checking programme, saying its efforts to curb fake news and misinformation don't apply to politicians globally. However, when a politician shares previously debunked content including links, videos and photos, Facebook plans to demote that content, display related information from fact-checkers, and reject its inclusion in "From now on, we …

Facebook to stop news headline changes from advertisers
5 years, 3 months ago

Facebook to stop news headline changes from advertisers

The Hindu  

Facebook said Monday it is working to stop advertisers from changing headlines in links to news stories after concerns raised by a British political party's altering of one such link. The leading social network confirmed the internal effort in the face of concerns over a BBC headline altered in an ad to evidently change the tone of an article about …

Facebook needs political advertisers to provide more info on who paid for the ad
5 years, 4 months ago

Facebook needs political advertisers to provide more info on who paid for the ad

Firstpost  

As per Facebook, the advertisers have to show government-issued credentials to demonstrate their legitimacy. Under scrutiny from regulators since Russia used social media platforms to meddle in the 2016 US presidential election, Facebook has been rolling out ad transparency tools country by country since last year. Since May 2018, Facebook has required political advertisers in the United States to put …

Facebook tightens rules for US political advertisers ahead of 2020 election
5 years, 4 months ago

Facebook tightens rules for US political advertisers ahead of 2020 election

Live Mint  

Facebook Inc is tightening its political ad rules in the United States, it said on Wednesday, requiring new disclosures for its site and photo-sharing platform Instagram ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November 2020. The social media giant is introducing a "confirmed organization" label for U.S. political advertisers who show government-issued credentials to demonstrate their legitimacy. Under scrutiny from …

Facebook rolls out stricter political ad rules ahead of 2020
5 years, 4 months ago

Facebook rolls out stricter political ad rules ahead of 2020

CNN  

CNN Business — Facebook announced Wednesday it is imposing stricter disclosure and transparency standards on political ads in the United States after, the social networking platform said, it caught some advertisers trying to game the system by misleading users about who was funding the ads. Under the new system there are two ways for groups or individuals to verify their …

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