Social Media Ads Regulation

Political social media ads need to be better regulated

By: Mason Mattu, Section Editor A document published by Elections Canada wrote that various social media advertisements aimed at getting Canadians to buy into cryptocurrency scams were not directly related to electoral misinformation. Yet, this description misses the mark regarding the political implications of these ads. It’s time to regulate social media giants to ensure that voters make their decisions based on accurate information.  Advertisement thumbnails are not uncommon. The ones I have come across often showcase a flashy headline and an artificial intelligence (AI) generated image of a political leader caught in a scandalous or illegal act. If viewers…

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