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A wave of social media disinformation is believed to have played a large part in the deadly rush of tens of thousands of men, women and children into Spain's north African territory, after a rumour that the Ceuta border was open spread on social media.
European Union flags flutter on the day European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks to reporters following the Governing Council's monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept. 12, 2024. (Reuters/Jana Rodenbusch)
The European Union's tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to "act decisively" to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week's Ceuta migrant surge.A wave of social media disinformation is believed to have played a large part in the deadly rush of tens of thousands of men, women and children into Spain's north African territory, after a rumour that the Ceuta border was open spread on social media.
"Platforms must act decisively in keeping the integrity of the digital space, in particular during crisis situations," said Henna Virkkunen, commissioner for tech sovereignty, security and democracy.
