Europe to Twitter, Elon Musk, Yaccarino: more work needed

Europe is calling on social media giant Twitter, entrepreneur Elon Musk, and media industry leader Linda Yaccarino to do more in the fight against disinformation and hate speech on their platforms. The European Commission released a report criticizing the three companies for failing to comply with a voluntary code of conduct signed in 2018 aimed at combatting online hate speech. Twitter, Musk, and Yaccarino were singled out for not providing adequate information on their efforts to remove harmful content. The report also called for clearer rules and stricter enforcement of online regulations to prevent hate speech and disinformation from spreading. This highlights the ongoing challenges that social media platforms face in managing the content on their platforms and ensuring that users are protected from harmful online activity. As online interactions continue to play an increasingly significant role in our lives, it is essential that companies take responsibility for the content on their platforms and work collaboratively with governments and regulators to ensure a safe and healthy online environment for all users.