Emma Llansó

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Social media companies could face big fines in Germany if they don’t remove hate speech

Technology

Social media companies that fail to remove hate speech and fake news from their platforms could face up to €50 million in fines under a new German law. Some free speech advocates say they’re worried social media companies will have free reign to censor users, while others say the law is a good first step to establishing regulatory guidelines for tech giants.

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