New York (CNN Business) A television ad attacking Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for his company's handling of hate and misinformation will air during Wednesday's vice presidential debate coverage, the group behind the ad — Accountable Tech — tells CNN Business. The ad includes footage of Zuckerberg telling Congress that Facebook has a responsibility to be a positive force in the world and that as founder he has ultimate responsibility for it. Hold Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg accountable," a message at the end of the ad reads. "This VP debate will draw the nation's attention to the precarious state of our democracy, from the erosion of truth to the extreme tribalism. Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook have turbocharged all of that, and they need to be held accountable," Nicole Gill, the executive director and a co-founder of Accountable Tech, told CNN Business.

Source: CNN October 07, 2020 11:48 UTC