Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Microsoft have all agreed to new EU rules to tackle

JMH · May 31, 2016

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Microsoft have all agreed to new EU rules to tackle hate speech

Facebook, Twitter, Google's YouTube, and Microsoft on Tuesday agreed to an EU code of conduct to tackle online hate speech within 24 hours in Europe.

EU governments have been trying in recent months to get social platforms to crack down on rising online racism following the refugee crisis and terror attacks, with some even threatening action against the companies.

As part of the pledge agreed with the European Commission, the web giants will review the majority of valid requests for removal of illegal hate speech in less than 24 hours and remove or disable access to the content if necessary.

They will also strengthen their cooperation with civil society organizations who help flag hateful content when it goes online and promote "counter-narratives" to hate speech.

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Microsoft have agreed to EU hate speech rules - Business Insider

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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Microsoft have all agreed to new EU rules to tackle

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