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Google Refuses to Implement Fact-Checking: Reasons and Implications

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Google has officially rejected new European Union laws requiring the addition of fact-checking features to search results and YouTube. This move comes amid the EU's expansion of misinformation laws.

Context of New EU Laws

In 2022, the European Union introduced a set of voluntary commitments for tech companies to cut disinformation. These would be formalized into law under the Digital Services Act (DSA), aimed at reducing the spread of false information.

Google's Position

Google argues that these latest requirements are not a suitable fit for its services and will not be amending its content moderation policies to comply. In a letter to the European Commission, Google's global affairs president Kent Walker stated, 'It simply is not appropriate or effective for the company.' Google had previously signed a set of EU voluntary commitments aimed at reducing the impact of online disinformation.

“It simply is not appropriate or effective for the company.”Kent Walker

Perspectives and Expert Opinions

Following Google's withdrawal from these voluntary commitments, other US tech companies, like Meta, have also been loosening their content moderation policies. The question of who should police online information remains open.

Whether this stands, Google's refusal to adhere to new EU demands marks another chapter in the debate over the role of tech companies in managing online content. The ongoing discussions about who and how should verify internet information remain unresolved.

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