Facebook, Google, Twitter urged to do more to combat fake news in EU

Facebook , Google and Twitter must do more to tackle fake news or face regulator...

) must do more to tackle fake news or face regulatory action, the European Commission said on Tuesday.

The Commission is now drawing up regulations known as the Digital Services Act. This will set out liability and safety rules for digital platforms, services and products, a move which has already triggered fears in the tech industry of heavy-handed intervention.

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