Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation

Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation

7 months ago
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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/meta-to-face-eu-probe-for-not-doing-enough-to-stop-russian-disinformation/

Brussels is set to open a probe into Meta’s Facebook and Instagram as soon as Monday over concerns the social media giant is failing to do enough to counter disinformation from Russia and other countries.

Regulators suspect that Meta’s moderation does not go far enough to stop the widespread dissemination of political advertising that risks undermining the electoral process, the European Commission is expected to say on Monday, two people with knowledge of the matter said.