EU to probe Meta over handling of Russian disinformation, says report
European Commission is not expected to single out Russia in its statement, expected as soon as Monday, and will only refer to manipulation of information by foreign actors, the report said.
European Union regulators are expected to open a probe into Meta Platforms over concerns that the company is failing to do enough to counter disinformation from Russia and other countries, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
Regulators suspect that Meta’s content moderation does not go far enough to stop the dissemination of political advertising that risks undermining the electoral process, the report said, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.
But the European Commission is not expected to single out Russia in its statement, expected as soon as Monday, and will only refer to manipulation of information by foreign actors, the report said.
Meta and the European Commission did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.
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First Published: Apr 29 2024 | 5:21 PM IST
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