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Facebook tightens safeguards against hate-driven targeted ads

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Facebook was caught more than a little off-guard when ProPublica discovered ads targeted at racists, and today its taking steps to prevent those hate-filled ads from showing up again. The social networks Sheryl Sandberg has announced plans to tighten control of ads, including more human involvement. There will now be more manual review of ad targeting options to prevent promos based on hateful terms. Also, its developing a program that will encourage you to report abuses directly…Read more

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