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German court rules Meta liable for scam ads
Original: German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta is legally responsible for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram, meaning the company can be held liable for scam content appearing on its platforms even when the ads are placed by third parties. The decision is being widely discussed as a potential test case for platform accountability in Europe and could push Meta to strengthen its ad vetting procedures across the region.
Why now: The ruling sets a precedent that could force social media companies to take greater responsibility for fraudulent ads shown to users.
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