E.U. Takes Aim at Social Media’s Harms With Landmark New Law

The New York Times

Friday, April 22, 2022 06:25:18 PM UTC

The Digital Services Act would force Meta, Google and others to combat misinformation and restrict certain online ads. How European officials will wield it remains to be seen.

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