Meta hit with major EU probe into disinformation handling ahead of European elections
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-30 12:28:10
Summary
The European Commission is investigating Meta over concerns that the company has not done enough to combat disinformation ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Meta is suspected of not complying with DSA obligations regarding deceptive advertisements, disinformation campaigns, and inauthentic behavior in the EU. The company is facing potential fines and stricter controls under the EU's DSA law.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/30/meta-hit-with-major-eu-disinformation-probe-ahead-of-elections.html