Facebook announced that it is blocking foreign electoral ads ahead of the Irish abortion referendum, in order to prevent outside interference. The social media giant is taking measures similar to those implemented during the US and French elections, aiming to ensure the integrity of the democratic process. Facebook has faced criticism for its role in the spread of misinformation during elections and referendums, and is working to address this issue by implementing stricter ad policies. The blocking of foreign ads will begin on May 8th and continue until the referendum takes place on May 25th.
