Nätjättar will combat incitement and hatred – within 24 hours – Swedish Dagbladet

věra jourová, EU Commissioner for Justice, consumer Affairs and Equal Opportunities. Photo: Geert Vanden Wijngaert / AP, Fredrik Sandberg / TT

The measures are will help reduce the spread of illegal content in Europe, according to a press release from the European Commission.

EU Commissioner věra jourová believe that the terrorist attacks that occurred recently is a reminder of the need to tackle internet hate.

“Social media is unfortunately, one of the tools that terrorist groups use to radicalize young people and racists use to spread violence and hatred, “she said according to the release.

the agreement means including the iT companies should delete or otherwise remove illegal näthat after reviewing filings. The majority of the audits shall be made within 24 hours.

The companies must also educate and raise awareness among users about what content is not allowed.