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German court holds Meta liable for scam ads
Original: German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court in Frankfurt has ruled that Meta is liable for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram. The decision means the company can be held responsible for scam ads appearing on its platforms, even when it did not place them itself. It is being seen as a significant test of platform accountability for third-party advertising content in Europe, and may influence similar cases against large social networks.
Why now: A court ruling against one of the world's largest tech companies sets a precedent for platform liability over fraudulent advertising.
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