Meta reportedly faces a claim from the European Commission (EC) because it failed to effectively remove illegal content from Facebook and Instagram, just as it deployed a new AI-driven video feature within the AI app.
According to BloombergEC We have prepared a charge sheet accusing Meta of failing to provide the right tools on Facebook and Instagram so that users can flag and remove illegal content. The move follows a survey launched in April, and if confirmed, Facebook owners could face fines of up to 6% of global annual revenue.
We initially have the opportunity to respond to the claims and propose corrective actions. Ben Walters, spokesman who is EMEA Policy Communications Manager for Meta, denied the claims, opposed the company's “proposed that it violated the Digital Services Act (DSA)” and said it was involved with European Union officials.
At DSA, large digital platforms with over 45 million active users in the EU must deploy effective moderation systems to combat illegal and harmful content. Meta is currently also targeted for two separate DSA probes for distribution and child protection, and players such as Tiktok, X and Aliexpress are also facing EU scrutiny.
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Separately, Meta has launched a new feature within the Meta AI app called Vibes, focusing on short AI-generated videos. This tool allows users to create videos from scratch, remix existing clips, and add music and cross-posts to their Instagram and Facebook stories.
Videos that can be viewed on Meta's Instagram platform can also be remixed by tapping them in the Meta AI app. The company noted that more advanced creation tools and collaborations with artists and creators are available for future feature upgrades.
