Google Bans Ads Related to Irish Abortion Referendum

Google Bans Ads Related to Irish Abortion Referendum
The Google logo is seen at the "Station F" start up campus in Paris, France, Feb. 15, 2018. Reuters/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Google has announced it is suspending adverts related to Ireland’s upcoming referendum on abortion, amid concerns about the influence online platforms are having on elections.

The temporary ban comes into force on Thursday, May 10 and will affect adverts on both Google and YouTube, Google confirmed in an email. It will remain in place until after the referendum.

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