HUD Accuses Facebook of Housing Bias

The transcript discusses a lawsuit against Facebook by HUD, alleging discriminatory ad practices. Facebook is surprised by the lawsuit, having worked with civil rights groups to address these issues. Washington is increasing scrutiny on social media companies' ad policies, with House Democrats seeking more answers. The transcript also explores ad targeting categories and enforcement, highlighting the complexity of Facebook's ad mechanisms. Google and Twitter are also under scrutiny, with Google claiming its policies prevent discrimination, though concerns about transparency remain.

What is HUD's main argument against Facebook regarding their advertising policies?

What actions did Facebook take in response to concerns about discriminatory advertising practices?

How has the political landscape in Washington influenced the scrutiny of Facebook's advertising practices?

In what ways do Facebook's ad targeting practices raise concerns about discrimination against minority communities?

What are some of the sensitive categories that Google prohibits targeting ads on?