EU gives Meta, TikTok one week to detail measures against disinformation

Under the Digital Services Act, major online platforms are required to take more proactive steps in removing illegal and harmful content

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EU gives Meta, TikTok one week to detail measures against war disinformation
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EU gives Meta, TikTok one week to detail measures against war disinformation

The European Commission is intensifying its efforts to combat the spread of hate speech and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas war by demanding that Meta and TikTok provide detailed information about their strategies to address these issues.

Earlier, these platforms were given a 24-hour timeframe to respond, which was not legally binding. However, this latest demand carries legal force, and both companies now have one week to provide t...

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