Political ads put Twitter, Facebook and Google in a bind. Here's why. home community icon-community Political ads put Twitter, Facebook and Google in a bind. Here's why. May 18, 2020 Media, Democracy, & Public Discourse Joan Donovan Share To icon--facebook icon--twitterJoan Donovan explains that the ability to precisely target ads makes social media "a different kind of weapon in the war of disinformation. You can target your ad at communities that you want to inflame or create outrage." Read more from CNET You might also likecommunity The fight against AI datacenters is important – but it’s just a starting pointcommunity The State of Data Center Policy in the United Statescommunity Chilling effects of Trump’s war on free speech extend far beyond campus walls – and that’s the point