Meta, Google, TikTok and x have pledged to European lawmakers to do more to prevent and eliminate illegal hate speech on their platforms. The European Commission integrated a revised set of voluntary commitments in the Digital Services Act (DSA) on Monday that aims to help platforms “demonstrate their compliance” with the DSA's obligations regarding moderation of illegal content.
facebook, instagram, TikTok, Twitch, x, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Dailymotion, Jeuxvideo.com, Rakuten Viber and Microsoft-hosted consumer services have signed the “Code of conduct to combat illegal online hate speech Plus” – which is not a streaming service with a terrible name, but an update of a code from 2016. The revised code commits signatories to being transparent about detecting and reducing hate speech, allowing third-party monitors to evaluate how platforms review hate speech notices, and reviewing “at least two-thirds of hate speech notices.” of hate” within 24 hours.
“Hatred and polarization are threats to fundamental EU values and rights and undermine the stability of our democracies. The internet is amplifying the negative effects of hate speech,” EU Commissioner Michael McGrath said in a statement. “We are confident that this Code of Conduct+ will do its part to ensure a robust response.”
