Facebook, X, YouTube and others agree to stricter hate speech policies under new EU guidelines
By
Binu Mathew
Major tech companies including Meta’s Facebook, Elon Musk’s X, Google’s YouTube, and TikTok have pledged to take more robust measures in tackling online hate speech as part of an updated voluntary code of conduct. The revised code, which aligns with the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), marks a significant shift in the way tech platforms combat harmful content on their networks.