German court rules Meta liable for fake ads

A German court found Meta liable for unauthorized fake ads using a financial portal operator's logo. The tech giant must remove the content and pay damages.

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FILE PHOTO: People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

A Germany court ruled that META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A is liable for fraudulent third-party ads on Instagram and Facebook, ordering damages and content removal. The ruling targets platform algorithmic control over ad delivery and content curation. The decision creates new legal exposure for the United States tech giant across European markets.

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