Meta to be probed by EU over handling of Russian disinformation, FT reports

Meta’s Facebook and Instagram are set to be probed by the EU over concerns the social media giant is failing to do enough to counter disinformation from Russia and other countries, The Financial Times’ Javier Espinoza reports. According to two people with knowledge of the matter, regulators believe Meta‘s moderation does not go far enough to stop the widespread dissemination of political advertising that risks undermining the electoral process, and EU officials are particularly worried about the way Meta’s platforms are handling Russia’s efforts to undermine upcoming European elections.