Facebook and Instagram hit with EU probes over Russian disinformation
Hundreds of millions of Europeans will cast their ballots on June 6-9 amid a surge of online disinformation.
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Hundreds of millions of Europeans will cast their ballots on June 6-9 amid a surge of online disinformation.
Europe tightens scrutiny of China-based tech companies.
Complaints about criminal content on the internet soared to 17,493 cases in Germany last year, almost double the previous year and a new record, the German internet association eco reported on Tuesday. Violence of a sexual nature and transgressions directed at minors made up 78.9% of cases, with a further 11.7% concerning other sexual transgressions seen as illegal under the relevant legislation. Alexandra Koch-Skiba, head of eco's complaints unit, described the increase, in particular in the ar
EU probes ‘rabbit hole effect’ and addictive design on popular video sharing app.
Digital companies will have nowhere to hide after the EU's landmark content law enters into full force from Saturday, with the risk of heavy fines for any violations.The EU will officially be able to hit companies with sanctions, including fines, for any violations from Saturday.