FTC to Vote on Issuing Orders to Tech Over Deceptive Ads

The FTC plans to vote March 16 on whether to issue orders to eight social media and streaming platforms about “how they monitor and review deceptive advertising,” the commission announced Thursday. The orders would be issued using FTC Act Section 6(b) authority. They would examine “the companies’ ad review practices and what, if any, measures they have taken to detect, prevent, and reduce deceptive advertising on their platforms.” This includes ads on “fraudulent health-care products, financial scams, and fake goods,” the FTC said. The open meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m.