Facebook parent Meta continues post-election ban on new political ads

Meta has announced an extended ban on new political ads following the United States election, aiming to counter misinformation in the tense post-election period. In a blog post on Monday, the Facebook parent company explained that the suspension will remain in place until later in the week, preventing any new political ads from being introduced immediately after the election. Ads that were served at least once before the restriction will still be displayed, but editing options will be limited.

Meta‘s decision to extend its ad restriction is part of its ongoing policy to help prevent last-minute claims that could be difficult to verify. The social media giant implemented a similar measure in the last election cycle, underscoring the need for extra caution as elections unfold.

Last year, Meta also barred political advertisers and regulated industries from using its generative AI-based ad products, reflecting a continued focus on reducing potential misinformation through stricter ad controls and ad content regulations.