What Happened: In a letter shared on social media platforms like BlueSky and X on Wednesday, Breton has asked Zuckerberg’s Meta to act swiftly in response to the spread of false information during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Breton believes that certain social media platforms are responsible for an increase in unlawful content within the EU after the latest "terrorist attacks." He urged Meta to reply within 24 hours and make sure their systems are effective in tackling harmful content.
He also called on Zuckerberg to inform the commission about the measures Meta is taking to combat deepfake media, particularly with several significant European elections approaching.
In response to these concerns, Meta has set up a special operations center with staff who speak Hebrew and Arabic to monitor content on their platforms.
Why It's Important: Earlier this week, Breton also sent a similar letter to Musk expressing concerns about his social network spreading illegal content and asking for quick action.
The tech billionaire, however, publicly suggested that Breton should discuss his concerns on X rather than through letters.
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