Navigating Political Ads and Data Privacy

This chapter examines the challenges and implications of political advertising on social media as the U.S. midterm elections approach, comparing policies from major platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. The speakers analyze the effectiveness of these measures in combating misinformation and the impact on candidates of varying sizes. Additionally, the discussion highlights the ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and surveillance practices, particularly in relation to TikTok and Oracle's data management amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.