EU Official Sets Ultimatum for Mark Zuckerberg to Address Israel Misinformation Issues

Thierry Breton, the European Union’s regulatory commissioner, has sent a stern letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, giving him 24 hours to respond regarding concerns about misinformation on the company’s social platforms amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. Breton emphasized the importance of complying with the EU Digital Services Act in moderating content and combating illegal material.

(Agencja Wyborcza.pl / reuters)

The EU’s Digital Services Act requires platforms like Meta to proactively moderate and remove harmful content, with violations potentially resulting in fines of up to six percent of total revenue. While acknowledging Meta’s efforts in certain areas, Breton expressed concerns about deepfakes and manipulated content that could influence elections, urging increased measures to address these issues.