Opinion: Facebook is acting like a broadcast station when it comes to running political ads. What if the FCC regulated it like one?
Facebook said it agreed with the Federal Communications Commission's rules for broadcast stations — which are required to run all ads from political candidates — in a public spat with Elizabeth Warren over its decision to allow ads containing false information from Donald Trump. The FCC regulates broadcast stations in the public interest, and these networks have certain provisions against issuing false information.
Facebook said it agreed with the Federal Communications Commission's rules for broadcast stations — which are required to run all ads from political candidates — in a public spat with Elizabeth Warren over its decision to allow ads containing false information from Donald Trump. The FCC regulates broadcast stations in the public interest, and these networks have certain provisions against issuing false information.
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