Social media companies have launched a concerted effort to block misinformation during the coronavirus crisis, opening a new front in their battle to stop a clampdown on their activity by EU regulators. The moves to promote expert content and remove contentious posts by figures including Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s rightwing president, have won cautious praise in Europe. The global health crisis has the potential to change the dynamic of the long-running contest between European regulators and the US tech sector. Read More...
Social media companies have launched a concerted effort to block misinformation during the coronavirus crisis, opening a new front in their battle to stop a clampdown on their activity by EU regulators. The moves to promote expert content and remove contentious posts by figures including Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s rightwing president, have won cautious praise in Europe. The global health crisis has the potential to change the dynamic of the long-running contest between European regulators and the US tech sector.
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