With verification, will Google be culpable the next time one of my users is redirected to a tech support scam from a Google ad?
At least twice a year at my business users are redirected to tech support scams from Google Search ads. Its always a similar story, "I searched for Amazon and clicked the first link".
Verifying the (corporate) identity of the advertisers, doesn't affect their responsibility for content (or lack thereof), but it might mean you could sue the advertiser without first needing to get the information on the advertiser from Google.
Good to know that I'll be able to sue a corporation from Antigua that was setup by a shady foreign law firm. I'm sure that will go well and be a good use of my resources.
In your example, did the twitter platform enable the crime? Did the twitter user in your example pay to use the twitter platform that enabled the crime?
Is it okay that a search engine looks like malware sometimes? You'd think that Google would want to wipe its ass.
Google being culpable for malicious ads will only happen if the US finally removes Section 230 immunity. Until then, they'll keep profiting off criminal activity whilst claiming it's not their fault.
At least twice a year at my business users are redirected to tech support scams from Google Search ads. Its always a similar story, "I searched for Amazon and clicked the first link".