Facebook Will Ban Political Ads Indefinitely After Election

The video discusses Facebook's efforts to limit misinformation after the presidential election, including banning new political ads a week before the election. Despite these efforts, experts believe the measures may not fully address the problem due to the scale of content. Facebook's hands-off approach to political content complicates its ability to manage misinformation. Experts suggest extending the ad ban and stress that while Facebook's efforts may not eliminate all misinformation, they are still valuable.

What action did Facebook take to limit misinformation during the election period?

• Stopped all political discussions on the platform

• Banned all political ads indefinitely

• Removed all active ads from news feeds

• Banned new political ads a week before the election

What is one limitation of Facebook's new rules regarding political ads?

• They ban all political ads permanently

• They completely stop politicians from lying in ads

• They limit the number of ads a politician can post

• They do not limit micro-targeting of ads

Why do experts believe Facebook's efforts might be limited?

• Because Facebook has too many employees

• Due to the high volume of posts to manage

• Because Facebook is not a popular platform

• Due to the lack of political interest among users

What approach has Facebook traditionally taken towards divisive political content?

• A hands-on approach

• A hands-off approach

• A neutral approach

• A proactive approach

What do experts suggest Facebook should do to better combat political misinformation?

• Extend the ad ban further

• Allow more political ads

• Increase the number of ads allowed

• Stop all user-generated content