Facebook will ban and remove ads promising cure for the coronavirus
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While governments are working hard to limit the coronavirus outbreak and to protect their citizens’ health, Facebook is working to protect people from misinformation in regards to the current public health situation.
The tech giant will now ban ads promising a cure for the coronavirus, or ads that attempt to create a sense of urgency about the situation, which, as defined by a Facebook spokesperson, means implying of limited supply or other ways to urge people to buy coronavirus related products right away.
The social media platform will also remove content containing conspiracy theories that have been flagged by health organizations, along with claims that create confusion in regards to available health resources.
A lot of social platforms are experiencing surges of misinformation regarding COVID-19, which can prove to be harmful to people. Facebook used fact-checkers to suppress false news or misinformation in its news feed, and now it has decided upon completely removing such content from the platform.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specific types of advertisements will Facebook be banning related to the coronavirus?
What specific types of advertisements will Facebook be banning related to the coronavirus?
Facebook will ban adverts that promise a cure for the coronavirus. They will also remove ads that create a sense of urgency, such as implying limited supply of related products or urging immediate purchases.
Q.What kind of content, other than advertisements, will Facebook be removing from its platform?
What kind of content, other than advertisements, will Facebook be removing from its platform?
Facebook will remove content containing conspiracy theories flagged by health organizations. It will also take down claims that cause confusion regarding available health resources during the public health situation.
Q.How will Facebook identify content that needs to be removed from the platform?
How will Facebook identify content that needs to be removed from the platform?
Content will be removed if it contains conspiracy theories flagged by health organizations. The platform has also used fact-checkers to identify and suppress false news and misinformation.