EU warns Meta for spreading “Misinformation”
EU warns Meta after accusing of spreading disinformation on Meta’s platform after the Hamas attack on Israel and warned CEO Mark Zuckerberg to comply with European law and respond within 24 hours.
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The European Union on Wednesday warned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to immediately remove false information published on his platforms following the Hamas attack on Israel. And if its platforms don’t comply with European law, it will have to pay a fine. European Commissioner Thierry Breton said in a letter to Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday that META has the time to respond and comply with European law. You have 24 hours to comply. Note that popular social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook as well as Threads are owned by Meta.
Misinformation on the rise after the recent Israel-Hamas conflict
“In light of a number of serious developments, I must remind you of your content moderation obligations under the EU Digital Services Act,” Bratton wrote in his letter. He said that there has an increase in illegal content and misinformation being disseminate across the EU through various platforms following Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel. I would like to ask you to strictly comply with the DSA’s rules regarding the Terms of Service, and the need for timely, diligent, and objective action after notice of illegal content in the EU. Be very careful to make sure.”
European Commissioner
“The company has 24 hours to explain what “proportionate and effective measures” it has taken to prevent the spread of false information on its platforms,” European Commissioner Thierry Breton added.
A Fine may also be Imposed
If Meta fails to comply with the EU’s DSA Act rules on misinformation. The company’s platforms will have to pay fines. Including a potential fine of up to 6 percent of annual worldwide turnover. Earlier, the European Union also warn social media platform X (formerly Twitter) about such content. Breton warned Elon Musk that his platform X was spreading “illegal content and misinformation”.
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
According to the news agency Reuters. Between the attack on Israel by the Islamic militant group Hamas and the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. In response, there has been a significant increase in misinformation. Regarding the conflict on social media. These include fake or tamper videos and photos.
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