TECH - After Elon Musk Zuckerberg's Meta Urged By EU To Tackle Disinformation: Ensure A 'Prompt Accurate And Complete' Response | Benzinga
European Commissioner Thierry Breton has now urged Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to address the issue of disinformation during the Israel-Hamas conflict, while Elon Musk disputes reports of “fake content” on his platform, X (formerly Twitter).
What Happened: In a letter shared on social media platforms like BlueSky and X on Wednesday, Breton has asked Zuckerberg’s Meta to act swiftly in response to the spread of false information during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Breton believes that certain social media platforms are responsible for an increase in unlawful content within the EU after the latest "terrorist attacks." He urged Meta to reply within 24 hours and make sure their systems are effective in tackling harmful content.
He also called on Zuckerberg to inform the commission about the measures Meta ...