(VitalNews.org) – In a blatant attempt to control the narrative, Google revealed plans to ban all U.S. presidential election-related advertisements after polls close on November 5th.
This sweeping censorship will affect ads across Google’s platforms, including Google Ads, YouTube and Shopping ads, potentially limiting crucial information during a critical time.
“As we’ve done in the past, we will temporarily pause ads related to U.S. elections after the last polls close on November 5,” said Google spokesman Michael Aciman.
Google claims this move is “out of an abundance of caution and to limit the potential for confusion, given the likelihood that votes will continue to be counted after Election Day.”
However, this explanation raises red flags about the tech giant’s true motives and its power to shape public opinion.
This is not Google’s first rodeo when it comes to election interference. The company implemented a similar ban during the 2020 election, a year dogged by controversy and allegations of widespread voter fraud.
By repeating this tactic, Google is doubling down on its role as a self-appointed arbiter of election information.
The timing of this ban is particularly suspect. As votes continue to be counted after Election Day, Americans will be hungry for updates and information.
By cutting off election-related ads, Google effectively controls what information reaches the public during this crucial period.
This move could potentially benefit one side of the political aisle while silencing the other.
Adding fuel to the fire, Meta (Facebook’s parent company) is also jumping on the censorship bandwagon.
The social media giant plans to block new political ads in the final week of the U.S. election campaign, like it did back in 2020.
This coordinated effort by Big Tech to control the flow of information around election time should set off alarm bells across the nation.
While Google claims to promote transparency through its political ad reporting, the company’s actions speak louder than its words.
By implementing this ad ban, Google effectively decides what information voters can and cannot see during a critical time in the electoral process.
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