VOICED : Facebook y Google extienden prohibición de anuncios políticos ante desinformación

Facebook and Google are extending their efforts to combat disinformation in the US by continuing their ban on political ads. This decision, aimed at addressing misinformation related to the presidential election, is indefinite for Facebook until official results are certified. The ban also applies to Instagram, and both platforms will label potentially misleading information. The move has drawn criticism from both political parties, especially concerning the upcoming Senate runoff in Georgia. Facebook cites technical limitations in targeting ads by state, while Google has also extended its ad ban.

What action have Facebook and Google taken to address disinformation in the US?

• They have increased the number of political ads.

• They have extended their ban on political ads.

• They have reduced the number of fact-checkers.

• They have partnered with the government to create ads.

Until when is Facebook's measure to ban political ads expected to last?

• For a month after the election.

• Until the next presidential election.

• Until the end of the year.

• Indefinitely, until official election results are certified.

Which platforms are affected by Facebook's measure to label misleading information?

• Neither Facebook nor Instagram.

• Only Facebook.

• Only Instagram.

• Both Facebook and Instagram.

What is one of the criticisms faced by Facebook due to its decision to ban political ads?

• It prevents ads for the Senate runoff election in Georgia.

• It favors one political party over another.

• It increases the spread of misinformation.

• It allows foreign interference in elections.

What technical limitation did Facebook cite regarding its ad ban?

• Inability to activate political ads by state or advertiser.

• Inability to create new ad formats.

• Inability to track ad performance.

• Inability to target ads by age group.