Tech Giants Extend Political Ad Bans to Curb Post-Election Misinformation

Meta and Google have prolonged their political ad restrictions beyond Election Day to address concerns about misinformation during vote counting.

Meta has extended its ban on new political ads on Facebook and Instagram until later this week, beyond the initial Election Day deadline.
Google will halt all election-related ads across its platforms once polls close, with the pause expected to last for several weeks.
The ad bans aim to prevent misinformation and premature victory claims while votes are still being counted in a contentious election cycle.
Despite these measures, experts warn that previous cuts to trust and safety teams may undermine efforts to combat misinformation.
Both companies have faced scrutiny over their handling of political content, with increased pressure to address AI-generated deepfakes and false claims.