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Its still easy to find coronavirus mask ads on Facebook

Advertisements for face mask are however appearing on Fb, Instagram and Google, in line with a analysis of the platforms carried out throughout the Tech Transparency Mission (TTP). This regardless of pledges throughout the platforms that they would stamp out commercials which seek to have the benefit of the coronavirus pandemic. Fb discussed …
Ads for face masks are still appearing on Facebook, Instagram and Google, according to a review of the platforms carried out by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP). This despite pledges by the platforms that they would stamp out ads which seek to profit from the coronavirus pandemic. Facebook said …

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Author: Natasha Lomas

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