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 A new book has amplified fierce debate around teens, mental health and smartphonescommunity Transgender attorney says Musk's handling of X is 'extremely concerning' community The Grim High-Tech Dystopia on the US-Mexico Border