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Google’s ad transparency efforts detail how bad actors necessitate further investment.
March 30, 2023

In graphic detail: Google's Ads Safety Report shows suspect ad activities are on the rise

Google's ad transparency efforts detail how bad actors necessitate further investment. We take a look at the tech giant's Ads Safety Report in graphic detail.

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