EU Launches Investigation Into Meta Over Election Disinformation
Tech Times - 2024-05-01T05:05:02.000Z

Elections are a critical component of democratic processes, and the EU is closely monitoring Meta's efforts to combat misinformation and safeguard the integrity of electoral processes across member states.

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