Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has recently made some major changes to its operations. In an effort to reduce costs, Alphabet has decided to cut jobs and restructure certain divisions within the company. Additionally, Twitter has announced that it will be banning political advertisements from its platform in order to protect users from misinformation and divisive messages. This decision comes shortly after Facebook’s announcement that it would not fact-check or remove false information on ads run by politicians.
Both Alphabet and Twitter are taking steps towards making their platforms more secure for their users by reducing costs while also limiting access to potentially damaging content being spread through these outlets. By cutting jobs and restructuring divisions within Alphabet as well as banning political ads on Twitter, both companies are attempting ensure a safe environment for people who use their services while still staying profitable in the process.
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