Facebook Made $100,000 On Fake Russian Ads
Facebook made $100,000 on fake Russian ads and fake Russian accounts during the election cycle. I would question whether that influenced anyone on their vote, but it does surprise me…

SAN JOSE, CA – APRIL 18: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers the keynote address at Facebook’s F8 Developer Conference on April 18, 2017 at McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. The conference will explore Facebook’s new technology initiatives and products. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesFacebook made $100,000 on fake Russian ads and fake Russian accounts during the election cycle. I would question whether that influenced anyone on their vote, but it does surprise me that it is that easy to make a fake account.