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Meta challenges EU over content moderation law fees

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta challenges EU over content moderation law fees

Facebook owner Meta is planning to challenge the European Union's demand for fees under a content moderation law in court. The European Commission had included Meta's Facebook and Instagram on a list of large online platforms subject to tougher rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Meta supports the aims of the DSA but disagrees with the methodology used to calculate the fees. The DSA requires platforms to combat illegal content and protect consumers from fraud. Meta is not the only company challenging the EU's designation, with Amazon and Zalando also on the list.

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Like Brazil, the European Union also has an X problem

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Like Brazil, the European Union also has an X problem

Access to Twitter in Brazil has been suspended since last Saturday due to a legal battle over disinformation. However, this is not the only challenge Elon Musk's platform is facing. The European Union (EU) is conducting an ongoing probe into Twitter's compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), a content moderation law. Possible EU sanctions may include fines up to six percent of Twitter's annual worldwide turnover. While a Brazil-like shutdown in the EU is unlikely, dialogue between Twitter and the EU is ongoing. The case may end up in EU courts.

Advocacy group threatens Meta with injunction over use of EU data for AI training

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Advocacy group threatens Meta with injunction over use of EU data for AI training

Austrian advocacy group NOYB plans legal action against Meta over its use of personal data from European Instagram and Facebook users to train AI models, potentially leading to billion-euro damages. Meta claims a legitimate interest under EU rules, allowing data usage unless users opt out. NOYB challenges this reasoning, citing privacy concerns and urging Meta to seek explicit consent instead. A potential injunction could involve collective lawsuits under EU law.

EU asked to say how much funding given to Elon Musk's firms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

EU asked to say how much funding given to Elon Musk's firms

The EU has been questioned about its funding to Elon Musk's companies amid rising tensions with the US. German Green EU lawmaker Daniel Freund requested the European Commission to disclose detailed EU funding, including grants and subsidies, for Musk's businesses over the past five years. Freund cited concerns over Musk's companies potentially weakening the EU. Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is under EU scrutiny, while Musk accuses the EU of censorship regarding content moderation rules.

Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court

Meta and TikTok are contesting EU supervisory fees under the Digital Services Act, claiming the fees are disproportionate and based on flawed calculations. Meta argues the fees are based on group rather than subsidiary revenue, while TikTok criticizes the method for using inaccurate figures and discrimination. The EU Commission defends its methodology, stating it used group profits as a reference. The ruling from Europe’s second-highest court is expected next year.

EU queries X over cut to content moderation resources

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU queries X over cut to content moderation resources

The EU has demanded that digital platform X explain its reduction in content moderation resources, citing concerns over disinformation ahead of the European elections. The European Commission wants more information on X's content moderation activities and resources after a transparency report revealed a nearly 20% reduction in its team of content moderators since October 2023. The EU is also seeking details on risk assessments and measures related to the impact of generative AI tools on electoral processes. This request serves as a warning as X introduces its Grok chatbot, which has already faced reports of blunders and misinformation.

Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia

Facebook owner Meta is considering blocking news content in Australia if the government enforces licensing fees, according to a company representative. Meta's regional policy director, Mia Garlick, confirmed that all options are being considered. The company is waiting for the government to decide if it will implement a 2021 law allowing it to set fees for tech giants, such as Meta, to pay media outlets for links. This stance suggests Meta may adopt a similar approach to the one it took in Canada in 2023. Meta has previously struck deals with Australian media companies but will not renew them beyond 2024. Australian authorities are now contemplating whether to force Meta to pay for news content.

Facebook, TikTok harden EU commitment to tackle disinformation but not X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Facebook, TikTok harden EU commitment to tackle disinformation but not X

Digital platforms like Facebook and TikTok have pledged to combat disinformation under an EU code of conduct, aligning with the Digital Services Act's (DSA) requirements. However, Elon Musk’s platform X, previously Twitter, is not among the 42 platforms committed, after exiting the code in 2023. The DSA enforces content moderation across digital firms to protect users from manipulation. Although Meta is part of the code, tensions remain between big tech, EU regulations, and the new US administration.

Why a new anti-revenge porn law has free speech experts alarmed | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 3m ago

Why a new anti-revenge porn law has free speech experts alarmed | TechCrunch

A new anti-revenge porn law called the Take It Down Act aims to curb nonconsensual explicit images, including AI-generated deepfakes, by requiring prompt takedown requests. While seen as a victory for victims, privacy experts express concerns over vague language, potential for overreach, and free speech implications. Critics worry about platforms censoring legitimate content without thorough investigation and the challenges posed to decentralized platforms, highlighting broader issues around content moderation and digital rights.

Elon Musk's X fails to block California's content moderation law

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X fails to block California's content moderation law

Elon Musk's X, a platform that aims to moderate online content, has failed to block California's new content moderation law. The law requires platforms like X to implement systems that allow users to easily flag and remove offensive or harmful content. This decision is seen as a setback for Musk's project, as it emphasizes the importance of content moderation to protect users and maintain a safe online environment.

EU's legal weapon facing the heat from US big tech

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

EU's legal weapon facing the heat from US big tech

The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) is facing scrutiny, with tech giants like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg labeling it as a censorship tool. However, the EU asserts that the DSA is designed to curb illegal online content, aligning digital spaces with existing national laws. It emphasizes users' responsibility in content moderation and aims to protect fundamental rights without imposing fact-checking. The law also addresses potential foreign interference in elections, though proving such biases remains challenging.

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