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EU to Probe Meta Handling of Disinformation, FT Reports

-- The European Union is set to open an investigation into whether Meta is doing enough to counter disinformation on its Facebook and Instagram platforms from Russia and other countries, the Financial Times reports.

-- EU officials are particularly concerned about the way Meta's platforms are handling attempts to undermine upcoming elections in Europe, the FT reports, citing unnamed sources.

-- The European Commission--EU's legal arm--is expected to issue a release on the matter on Monday, FT reports.

-- Meta didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Dow Jones Newswires.

 

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April 29, 2024 07:50 ET (11:50 GMT)

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