Social media companies face huge fines for failing to remove illegal content – BBC News

Social media companies will face huge fines if they fail to remove and limit the spread of illegal content — under new laws proposed by the UK government.

Big tech firms will have to abide by a legal duty of care to protect children.

Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by media editor Amol Rajan.

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Coronavirus misinformation spreads rapidly on social media

As the coronavirus spreads worldwide, so too does misinformation about the disease. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with a closer look at where the bad info is coming from and what companies are doing to curtail it.

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Social media companies review political ad policies as 2020 race heats up

Social media companies are updating and revising their political ad policies. One platform that’s received backlash is Facebook, which is standing firm on its position to not fact-check politicians’ statements. Sara Fischer, Axios media reporter, joined CBSN to break down what she’s learned from Democratic and Republican campaign strategists.

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