Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,’ a New FTC Study Finds
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Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,’ a New FTC Study Finds

Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.
On YouTube, Major Brands’ Ads Appear Alongside Racist Falsehoods About Haitian Immigrants
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On YouTube, Major Brands’ Ads Appear Alongside Racist Falsehoods About Haitian Immigrants

Large organizations and brands saw their advertising dollars funneled to videos amplifying inflammatory narratives, underscoring how difficult it can be to maintain brand safety online.
Google’s Ad Technology to Be Challenged in Second Antitrust Trial
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Google’s Ad Technology to Be Challenged in Second Antitrust Trial

In a second antitrust trial that starts on Monday, the Justice Department has called for a breakup of the tech giant, which it says controls the vast majority of online advertising.