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A Pew Research Center study reveals that 75% of Americans doubt tech companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Google will effectively prevent misuse of their platforms during the 2020 election. The public believes these companies have a responsibility to protect their platforms, with older adults more likely to hold them accountable. Facebook has taken steps to ban misleading coronavirus ads, including those promising cures or creating urgency. The company also removes misinformation from Facebook and Instagram feeds and applies similar bans to its marketplace. Newsy offers free headlines available for streaming.

What percentage of Americans are skeptical about tech companies' ability to prevent misuse during elections?

• 80%

• 75%

• 60%

• 50%

Which demographic is more likely to believe that tech companies should be held accountable?

• Teenagers

• Young adults

• Middle-aged adults

• Older adults

What type of ads is Facebook banning in relation to the coronavirus?

• Ads promising to prevent or cure the disease

• Ads promoting social gatherings

• Ads selling face masks

• Ads about online education

What action did Facebook take weeks before banning misleading coronavirus ads?

• Partnered with health organizations

• Launched a new social media platform

• Introduced a new privacy policy

• Removed coronavirus misinformation from feeds

Where else does Facebook apply similar bans as those on misleading coronavirus ads?

• In its messaging app

• In its video streaming service

• In its marketplace ecommerce store

• In its news feed