Instant Alert: Facebook says 10 million people saw Russia-linked ads

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Facebook says 10 million people saw Russia-linked ads by Alex Heath on Oct 2, 2017, 6:30 PM Advertisement Facebook revealed on Monday that 10 million of its users saw the roughly 3,000 ads it said were linked to Russia.  Elliot Schrage, the company's VP of policy and communications, said in a blog post that 44% of the ads were seen before the US 2016 presidential election and that 56% were seen after the election. "Most of the ads appear to focus on divisive social and political messages across the ideological spectrum, touching on topics from LGBT matters to race issues to immigration to gun rights," Schrage said. "A number of them appear to encourage people to follow Pages on these issues." Facebook handed over the ads and information about how they were targeted to government investigators responsible for probing Russia's interference with US elections. This story is developing. Check back for updates.   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011