Categories: World

Facebook extends political ad ban in US

<p id="content">Facebook extended the ban on political ads for another month in the US as President Donald Trump refuses to concede his defeat and is using claims of election fraud to dispute the Joe Biden win.</p>
The move is to prevent the further spread of misinformation on its platform.

"The temporary pause for ads about politics and social issues in the US continues to be in place as part of our ongoing efforts to protect the election. Advertisers can expect this to last another month, though there may be an opportunity to resume these ads sooner," the company said in an update

Getting the US election results this year may take longer than in previous elections due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and more people voting by mail.

"We've introduced a range of policies and products to help protect the integrity of the election and reduce opportunities for confusion or abuse," the company added.

Days after banning ads prematurely declaring victory in the presidential election, Facebook in October banned those questioning the US electoral process.

"We're temporarily extending a number of measures we put in place to protect the election process. Everyone on Facebook and Instagram in the US continues to see the labels we've been running on candidate posts saying Biden is the projected winner," said Rob Leathern from Product Management at Facebook.

"We do not have the technical ability in the short term to enable political ads by state or by advertiser, and we are also committed to giving political advertisers equal access to our tools and services".

Trump has refused to concede to his Democratic rival and incumbent President-elect Joe Biden, who was projected the winner of the November 3 election after crossing the threshold of 270 electoral college votes needed to secure victory..

AddThis Website Tools
IANS

Recent Posts

Share of gold in RBI’s forex kitty doubled since 2021Share of gold in RBI’s forex kitty doubled since 2021

Share of gold in RBI’s forex kitty doubled since 2021

Central banks world over are increasingly accumulating safe-haven gold in their foreign exchange reserves kitty,…

6 hours ago
EAM Jaishankar meets Slovenia’s State Secretary Marko Stucin, discusses “multilateral partnership”EAM Jaishankar meets Slovenia’s State Secretary Marko Stucin, discusses “multilateral partnership”

EAM Jaishankar meets Slovenia’s State Secretary Marko Stucin, discusses “multilateral partnership”

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed Slovenia's State Secretary Marko Stucin in New…

6 hours ago
India’s human development continues to make progress, ranks 130 out of 193 countriesIndia’s human development continues to make progress, ranks 130 out of 193 countries

India’s human development continues to make progress, ranks 130 out of 193 countries

India continues its steady rise on the Human Development Index (HDI), ranking 130 out of…

7 hours ago
PM Modi calls Australian PM Albanese; Both agree to advance strategic partnershipPM Modi calls Australian PM Albanese; Both agree to advance strategic partnership

PM Modi calls Australian PM Albanese; Both agree to advance strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese on Tuesday. The two…

9 hours ago
Spike in spy calls amid India-Pak tensions seeking critical info Jaisalmer SP urges public vigilanceSpike in spy calls amid India-Pak tensions seeking critical info Jaisalmer SP urges public vigilance

Spike in spy calls amid India-Pak tensions seeking critical info Jaisalmer SP urges public vigilance

By Ravi Jalhotra As tensions simmer between India and Pakistan, security agencies have observed a…

9 hours ago
Rupee likely to remain in Rs 85-87 range against USD in 2025, US Fed may hold rates steady in next two policy cycles: SBI ReportRupee likely to remain in Rs 85-87 range against USD in 2025, US Fed may hold rates steady in next two policy cycles: SBI Report

Rupee likely to remain in Rs 85-87 range against USD in 2025, US Fed may hold rates steady in next two policy cycles: SBI Report

The Indian rupee is expected to remain stable in the range of Rs 85-87 against…

10 hours ago