X is no longer labeling ads for some users

stopthatgirl7@kbin.social to Technology@lemmy.world – 891 points – X is no longer labeling ads for some users
mashable.com

Not disclosing advertisements runs afoul of the FTC's rules.

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Yeah this is straight up illegal. The FTC and EU don’t give a shit if this was “just a test” or “a whoopsie doopsie.”

Big ol’ fine incoming for every day this isn’t fixed.

those organizations don't work for people. they work for corporations. if this story is true, it sets a precedent that all other tech companies will probably follow

Are you even following the news? The EU is handing out fines like there's no tomorrow.

And clearly it's working...

USB-C iPhone? You're right, it is working.

Ok, but that was probably going to happen anyway? Apple learned after people pitched an absolute shit fit when they changed at once from the 30-pin connector to lightning to never do that again. So they’ve been switching over the products one line at a time to USB-C. First MacBooks, then iPads one update at a time until now all the new ones are USB-C. My guess is iPhones were always gonna be next.