BRUSSELS - The EU Commission strengthens the rules against fake news and online disinformation, proposing new commitments for Facebook, Google, Twitter and all other digital platforms.
"Disinformation cannot continue to be a source of income. We need tougher commitments from online platforms
, the entire advertising ecosystem and the network of fact-checkers," said Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton, presenting the 'update of the' Code of good practices on disinformation 'signed in 2018 by Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and recently also by TikTok.
Brussels asks the platforms to "assume their responsibilities" and collaborate more effectively "to steal funds from disinformation". The idea is that they exchange information on rejected ads, in order to block the managers on all virtual transmission channels. Furthermore, Brussels wants them to make public the measures taken to reduce the effects of information manipulation.
"We need a new strengthened code as online platforms face the systemic risks associated with their services and algorithmic amplification, not just controlling themselves," said Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova. Which also asks for clarity on revenues:
"Stop allowing misinformation to be exploited for profit," he added.