Meta Implements Ban on Political Advertisers Using AI-Generated Ads

Meta, the owner of Facebook, has announced that it will prohibit political campaigns and advertisers in regulated industries from using its generative AI advertising products. The decision comes in response to concerns about the potential spread of election misinformation. Meta's advertising standards already prohibit ads with debunked content, but the company has now explicitly stated that advertisers in industries such as housing, employment, credit, social issues, elections, politics, health, pharmaceuticals, and financial services will not be allowed to use the generative AI features. This move is seen as one of the most significant AI policy choices in the industry, as other tech companies like Google have also launched similar AI ad tools but are taking steps to keep politics out of them.