Google, Facebook Considering Banning ‘Micro-Targeted’ Political Ads

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Google and Facebook are considering banning so-called “micro-targeted” political ads, for fear that they may “damage democratic norms,” The Guardian reports.

How “Targeted Advertising” Works

It’s the bane of internet users everywhere (or at least, it’s a minor inconvenience), and the practice has raised fears of invasion of privacy and violations of users’ data security: targeted advertising. You’ve undoubtedly experienced it yourself on your travels on the internet.

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