Meta knows a lot about its users, which is used to sell targeted adverts.
While there are restrictions on how audience selection tools are used to guard against direct discrimination, proxy data like interests, living arrangements or employment status give advertisers a work around.
The lack of transparency means people who are susceptible to gambling can be preyed upon with little scrutiny.
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