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Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization

Source: WiredIsabella WardOctober 22, 2026
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Meta reported during an earnings briefing that ad revenue has declined since the European Union began offering users the choice of less-personalized ads. The policy, implemented at the start of the year, allows EU users to opt out of targeted advertising based on personal data, directly impacting Meta's ad-sales performance and highlighting the tension between privacy regulations and ad-driven business models.

Key points

  • EU's less-personalized ads option launched at year start
  • Meta's ad revenue growth has slowed as a result
  • Policy allows users to limit behavioral ad targeting

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