EU wants to have Google, Facebook and Twitter report monthly on their actions against fake news
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As the fight with the coronavirus pandemic continues, so does the fight against misinformation on social media. The European Union wants to now have tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google report monthly on their efforts against misinformation, regarding COVID-19.
EU foreign policy head Josep Borrell and Vera Jourova, the European Commission’s Vice President for values and transparency, reportedly stated that the tech giants should provide information on their fight against fake news. Jourova additionally stated that the spread of fake news and false information on social media is harming not only democracy but also the health of the people. She added that it also can undermine the economy.
The monthly reports should include actions that were done to promote legitimate content and to restrict coronavirus-related misinformation, along with false ads on the matter.
Josep Borrell stated that along with the aforementioned measures, more support for free and independent media should be provided, as well as support for fact-checkers and researchers.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who within the EU leadership has made this request to the tech companies?
Who within the EU leadership has made this request to the tech companies?
EU foreign policy head Josep Borrell and Vera Jourova, the European Commission's Vice President for values and transparency, reportedly stated that the tech giants should provide information on their fight against fake news.
Q.What content should the monthly reports from tech giants include?
What content should the monthly reports from tech giants include?
The monthly reports should detail actions taken to promote legitimate content and to restrict coronavirus-related misinformation. They should also cover efforts to combat false advertisements on the subject of coronavirus.
Q.Beyond monthly reports, what other measures has Josep Borrell suggested to combat misinformation?
Beyond monthly reports, what other measures has Josep Borrell suggested to combat misinformation?
Josep Borrell stated that alongside the reporting measures, there should be more support for free and independent media. He also suggested providing further support for fact-checkers and researchers in their work.
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