Battle Lines Drawn for Political Ads in Next Election

The video discusses the contrasting approaches of Facebook and Twitter regarding political ads, highlighting the financial motivations behind Twitter's decision to ban them. It explores the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure truthful political advertising on social media, drawing parallels with traditional media regulations. The conversation delves into the implications of hyper-targeted ads on free speech and the potential risks of censorship. The role of social media in influencing elections is examined, with a focus on its impact on smaller political campaigns. The debate concludes with differing views on whether regulation is necessary to address false advertising, emphasizing the importance of the 1st amendment.

What concerns are raised about the potential for tyranny in regulating political ads?

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What are the challenges faced by smaller political candidates in the current advertising landscape?

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What is the speaker's stance on the need for regulation around political speech?

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