The EU’s new rules, which are designed to protect Internet users and their “fundamental rights online”, should make tech companies more accountable for content created by users and amplified by their platforms’ algorithms. — AFP Relaxnews
BRUSSELS: The European Union reached a landmark deal early on April 23 to take aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful online content.
The law will force big tech companies to police themselves harder, make it easier for users to flag problems and empower regulators to punish noncompliance with billions in fines.
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