Tech titans support more political ad transparency — but aren’t yet embracing a new bill by the U.S. Senate

Tech titans support more political ad transparency — but aren’t yet embracing a new bill by the U.S. Senate

7 years ago
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https://www.recode.net/2017/10/31/16579880/facebook-google-twitter-honest-ads-act-political-ads-russia

Here’s what the tech industry says it wants if the U.S. Congress tries to write a new law about online political ads: Rules that are clear, apply to everyone, emphasize disclosure but not too much, and certainly don’t inhibit free speech.

And here’s what that really means: The biggest brands in Silicon Valley aren’t exactly ready to embrace a new, bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate that would subject them to a whole host of tough regulations.