Social networks face tougher EU oversight on video content

Facebook, Twitter and other social networks face being roped into EU laws on hate speech, after ministers agreed a controversial overhaul of the bloc’s rules for video content.

Social media platforms where video forms an “essential” function will have to abide by some of the same rules that apply to the EU’s broadcasters, giving countries more leeway to crack down on internet companies on issues such as hate speech and incitement to terrorism.

The changes to the audiovisual media services directive will also hit video-sharing websites such as YouTube.

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