HUD Accuses Facebook of Housing Bias

The transcript discusses a lawsuit against Facebook by HUD, alleging discriminatory ad practices. Facebook is surprised by the lawsuit, having worked with civil rights groups to address these issues. Washington is increasing scrutiny on social media companies' ad policies, with House Democrats seeking more answers. The transcript also explores ad targeting categories and enforcement, highlighting the complexity of Facebook's ad mechanisms. Google and Twitter are also under scrutiny, with Google claiming its policies prevent discrimination, though concerns about transparency remain.

What was the main reason for HUD's lawsuit against Facebook?

• Facebook's monopoly in social media

• Facebook's refusal to collaborate with HUD

• Allegations of discriminatory ad practices

• Facebook's data privacy issues

How did Facebook respond to the allegations made by HUD?

• By expressing surprise and disappointment

• By denying any wrongdoing

• By ignoring the allegations

• By filing a counter-lawsuit

What is the significance of the political context in the Facebook ad targeting controversy?

• It shows bipartisan support for Facebook

• It highlights the role of social media in elections

• It indicates increased scrutiny from Washington

• It suggests a decline in social media usage

Which of the following categories were advertisers allegedly allowed to target on Facebook?

• Pet owners

• Non-Christian individuals

• Sports enthusiasts

• Vegetarians

How does Google's ad targeting policy differ from Facebook's according to the transcript?

• Google has no restrictions on ad targeting

• Google is more transparent with its algorithms

• Google allows more targeting options

• Google claims to prohibit targeting based on sensitive categories