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The EU has criticized social media giant Twitter for fake news, Russian propaganda and online crime. Twitter has agreed to comply with new laws from the European Union.
The decision comes after senior European Commission officials visited the company's headquarters to test its ability to operate legally in the European bloc, just weeks after the social networking giant's owner, Elon Musk, ditched its voluntary code of practice. disinformation block.
The visit by European officials was intended to test the company's controls on Russian propaganda, fake news and criminal activity, including child sexual exploitation.
The commissioner responsible for implementing the new Digital Services Act welcomed the fact that the company voluntarily accepted the audit.
The new laws come into effect on August 25, but EU fears that Twitter may not comply had grown.
The EU had warned Musk that he could face an outright ban in Europe or fines of up to 6% of its global revenue if he does not comply with the laws.
Under the new Digital Services Act, tech companies will have to moderate their platforms for harmful content such as disinformation and introduce protocols to block the spread of dangerous material.
Also, companies should increase transparency regarding interactions with users and simplify user agreements.
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