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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/is-it-illegal-to-not-buy-ads-on-x-experts-explain-the-ftcs-bizarre-ad-fight/

Is it illegal to not buy ads on X? Experts explain the FTC’s bizarre ad fight.

Here’s the “least silly way” to wrap your head around the FTC’s war over X ads.

Ars Technica
Aug 22, 2025 at 7:34pmWeb