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Google, Facebook will not place ads on sites distributing fake news

November 15, 2016

Via: CIO

Google plans to update its AdSense program policies to prevent placement of its ads on sites distributing fake news.

Facebook also said Monday it had updated the policy for its Audience Network, which places ads on websites and mobile apps, to explicitly clarify that it applies to fake news.

“In accordance with the Audience Network Policy, we do not integrate or display ads in apps or sites containing content that is illegal, misleading or deceptive, which includes fake news,” Facebook said in a statement.

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