EU Commissioner Concerned by Deepfake Content Circulating on Meta Platforms

Mark Zuckerberg (right) was asked to prevent disinformation problems in Meta (photo: dock. EU)

JAKARTA - During the war between Israel and Hamas, platform X was widely highlighted because of the problem of disinformation. However, Elon Musk is not the only CEO who is widely criticized because Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also feels the same way.

Quoting from Engadget, European Union (EU) Regulatory Commissioner Thierry Breton sent a letter to Zuckerberg regarding the issue of disinformation, including deepfakes, across the Meta platform. Breton also gave Zuckerberg 24 hours to respond.

Breton reminded that Meta must conduct content moderation in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). The reason is, the surge in illegal content and disinformation is increasingly widespread on the platform.

“I ask you to be especially vigilant to ensure strict compliance with DSA rules regarding terms of service, the requirement of timely, diligent and objective action due to illegal content notifications in the EU,” Breton wrote, as released by CNBC.

While Breton acknowledges that Meta always takes appropriate precautions regarding disinformation, he remains concerned about deepfake and other fake content. The reason is, this content can worsen the current situation.

“We have also become aware of reports of a large amount of fake and manipulated content circulating on your platform and some still appearing online,” Breton said.

After this open letter was given to Zuckerberg, Breton invited the Meta CEO to communicate with the EU commissioner team. They will soon discuss details of the mitigations that need to be taken to eradicate disinformation.