#Instagram will curb hidden advertising by influencers: watchdog

#Instagram will curb hidden advertising by influencers: watchdog

“#Instagram will curb hidden advertising by influencers: watchdog” Instagram has agreed to measures to crack down on hidden advertising by so-called influencers on its photo and video platform, Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority said Friday. Influencers with thousands of followers can earn large fees from companies to promote a product on Instagram. In what the…

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#Social media influencers push voting misinformation

#Social media influencers push voting misinformation

“#Social media influencers push voting misinformation” CHICAGO — Social media influencers, partisan news outlets and even President Donald Trump’s son are driving the spread of online misinformation swirling around the U.S. vote, casting doubt on this year’s election and prematurely raising suspicions about the accuracy of its results. Legitimate U.S. social media accounts are sharing…

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