German court rules Meta liable for fake ads on Instagram, Facebook

A German court has ruled that Meta is legally responsible for fake advertisements posted by third parties on Facebook and Instagram. The judicial decision mandates that Meta must remove this fraudulent content from its platforms. Additionally, the court requires the company to pay damages resulting from these fake ads. This ruling establishes Meta's accountability for third-party advertising content appearing on its social media services, forcing the tech giant to take active measures against deceptive marketing.