EU Probes Disinformation Campaigns, Demands Zuckerberg To Respond On Israel-Hamas Conflict Within 24 Hours
EU probes disinformation campaigns, demands Zuckerberg to respond on Israel-Hamas conflict within 24 hours while X, formerly known as Twitter, has been on the hot seat recently, as the European Union issued a stern ultimatum to address the presence of illegal content and disinformation surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Author:Suleman ShahReviewer:Han JuOct 13, 202316.4K Shares232.2K Views
EU probes disinformation campaigns, demands Zuckerberg to respond on Israel-Hamas conflict within 24 hourswhile X, formerly known as Twitter, has been on the hot seat recently, as the European Union issued a stern ultimatum to address the presence of illegal content and disinformation surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
CEO Linda Yaccarino responded with a letter detailing the platform's actions, revealing the ongoing struggle of social media platforms to combat misinformation during major geopolitical events.
A Swift Response
Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, responded to EU official Thierry Breton's ultimatum within the prescribed timeframe.
She acknowledged that the platform had "redistributed resources and refocused internal teams" to address the rapidly evolving situation since the attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group.
Yaccarino emphasized that X does not tolerate terrorist organizations or violent extremist groups on its platform. The company has been working diligently to remove such accounts in real time.
Mischaracterized videos and misleading posts went viral on X following the attack, raising concerns among experts tracking the spread of misinformation.
X is addressing this issue by removing or labeling tens of thousands of pieces of content that violate its rules on violent speech, manipulated media, and graphic content.
Response To EU's Take-Down Requests
In response to EU authorities' requests, X has also taken down more than 80 pieces of content related to the conflict.
Community Notes, which allow X users to fact-check false posts, are now visible on thousands of posts, generating millions of impressions.
Despite these efforts, Yaccarino revealed that notes related to the conflict take an average of five hours to appear after a post is created.
This delay raises concerns that fake or manipulated content can reach thousands, if not millions of people, before it's moderated.
Following Yaccarino's response, EU official Thierry Breton acknowledged receipt of the letter and stated that the Digital Services Act enforcement team would analyze the reply and decide on the next steps.
EU's Warnings To Meta And X
In addition to X, the EU has also issued warnings to Meta, the parent company of popular social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
Breton urged Meta, owned by Mark Zuckerberg, to be vigilant about removing disinformation during the Israel-Hamas conflict and upcoming elections.
Breton raised concerns about deepfakes and manipulated content on Meta's platforms, particularly in the context of elections.
He urged Zuckerberg to share details of how Meta is addressing deepfakes, highlighting the EU's commitment to protecting free speech while safeguarding citizens and democracies.
“„After the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel on Saturday, we quickly established a special operations center staffed with experts, including fluent Hebrew and Arabic speakers, to closely monitor and respond to this rapidly evolving situation. Our teams are working around the clock to keep our platforms safe, take action on content that violates our policies or local law, and coordinate with third-party fact checkers in the region to limit the spread of misinformation. We’ll continue this work as this conflict unfolds.- A Meta spokesperson
As the conflict in Israel continues and elections approach in various European countries, the EU is closely monitoring social media platforms' efforts to combat disinformation and protect democratic processes.
X, along with other major social media platforms, faces the ongoing challenge of maintaining content integrity and responsible moderation, especially during times of heightened global tension and misinformation.
The coming days will reveal how these platforms adapt and respond to the evolving crisis.
Final Words
X, formerly Twitter, has responded swiftly to the European Union's ultimatum regarding illegal content and disinformation related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
CEO Linda Yaccarino outlined the platform's actions to combat misinformation, but the challenges of moderating content in real-time and the presence of mischaracterized posts remain.
The EU's warnings to both X and Meta highlight the ongoing struggle of social media platforms to ensure content integrity during major geopolitical events.
As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues and elections approach in Europe, the world is closely watching how these platforms adapt and enhance their content moderation efforts.
Suleman Shah
Author
Suleman Shah is a researcher and freelance writer. As a researcher, he has worked with MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Pakistan) and Texas A & M University (USA). He regularly writes science articles and blogs for science news website immersse.com and open access publishers OA Publishing London and Scientific Times. He loves to keep himself updated on scientific developments and convert these developments into everyday language to update the readers about the developments in the scientific era. His primary research focus is Plant sciences, and he contributed to this field by publishing his research in scientific journals and presenting his work at many Conferences.
Shah graduated from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan) and started his professional carrier with Jaffer Agro Services and later with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Pakistan. His research interest compelled and attracted him to proceed with his carrier in Plant sciences research. So, he started his Ph.D. in Soil Science at MNS University of Agriculture Multan (Pakistan). Later, he started working as a visiting scholar with Texas A&M University (USA).
Shah’s experience with big Open Excess publishers like Springers, Frontiers, MDPI, etc., testified to his belief in Open Access as a barrier-removing mechanism between researchers and the readers of their research. Shah believes that Open Access is revolutionizing the publication process and benefitting research in all fields.
Han Ju
Reviewer
Hello! I'm Han Ju, the heart behind World Wide Journals. My life is a unique tapestry woven from the threads of news, spirituality, and science, enriched by melodies from my guitar. Raised amidst tales of the ancient and the arcane, I developed a keen eye for the stories that truly matter. Through my work, I seek to bridge the seen with the unseen, marrying the rigor of science with the depth of spirituality.
Each article at World Wide Journals is a piece of this ongoing quest, blending analysis with personal reflection. Whether exploring quantum frontiers or strumming chords under the stars, my aim is to inspire and provoke thought, inviting you into a world where every discovery is a note in the grand symphony of existence.
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