Amazon and other advertisements exposed to far-right VDARE’s X account
“X, knowingly taking passive measures… possible backroom deal”
“Stop advertising on X”… Advertisers expressed strong dissatisfaction
CNN Business reported on the 5th (local time) that social media . X has claimed to ensure a positive experience for advertisers through industry-leading and secure technology.
According to reports, advertisements from major conglomerates and organizations were recently exposed on the X account of the white supremacist far-right group VDARE. VDARE is the most active anti-immigrant group in the United States, and CNN Business described it as ‘an openly racist and white supremacist organization that posts some of the most offensive content on the Internet.’
Major large companies and organizations exposed to VDARE’s , Michael J. Fox Foundation, University of Missouri, New York Waterway (private transportation company), and Axios.
CNN Business pointed out that allowing In the case of Facebook and YouTube, the opening of VDARE accounts was completely prohibited.
At the end of last month, the NFL expressed concern that its advertisements were being exposed to the white supremacist group
Meanwhile, X CEO Linda Yacarino has emphasized that
It is reported that CNN Business said it is rare to see such a response from
Some advertisers are expressing strong dissatisfaction with X and are taking steps to stop advertising exposure. Starz said, “Racist hate speech is completely contrary to everything the Starz brand stands for,” and added, “We have immediately suspended all advertising for X indefinitely.”
The University of Missouri, New York Waterway, and Cox Communications are also said to have expressed regret or are conducting an investigation into the related facts.
Source: Donga
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