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May 22, 2020

How easy it is to get a fake ad on social media

We speak with the president and CEO of Consumer Reports about, among other things, holding social media accountable during COVID-19. Plus, in a break from tradition, no new target for economic growth in China.

Consumer Reports drew up a number of false and misleading ads about coronavirus, including one that made a case for drinking bleach. They were all approved. — Consumer Reports drew up a number of false and misleading ads about coronavirus, including one that made a case for drinking bleach. They were all approved.
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In China, a battle over national security law and a commitment to the U.S. trade deal
by Associated Press
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Also making news: China’s premier Li Keqiang broke from tradition and did not announce an economic growth target.
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The Consumer Reports CEO on fighting for protections in our online world
by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
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Hard-won regulations that protect consumers in the analog world have not caught up with the digital marketplace.
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How easy it is to get a fake ad on social media