Japan court dismisses lawsuit against Meta over scam ads using billionaire's likeness
· 3h ago · Originally reported by Newswav
A Japanese court has rejected a lawsuit filed against Meta concerning scam advertisements on its platform that used a billionaire's image without permission. The ruling means the case against the company over these deceptive ads was dismissed.
Why it matters
The case touches on how much responsibility platforms like Meta bear when scammers run ads impersonating well-known figures, a persistent problem for social advertising.
Explain it like I’m new here
A court decided the social media company wasn't responsible for fake ads that used a famous person's photo, like a mall not being blamed for a fake poster someone taped up inside.
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