Tech Giants Commit to EU Code on Combating Online Hate Speech

Major platforms like Meta, X, and YouTube have signed a voluntary code integrated into the EU's Digital Services Act to address illegal hate speech online.

The revised code of conduct requires platforms to review at least two-thirds of flagged hate speech content within 24 hours and improve transparency in moderation practices.
Signatories include Meta's Facebook and Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and other major platforms, committing to enhanced monitoring and cooperation with civil society groups.
The code, originally established in 2016, has now been incorporated into the EU's Digital Services Act, providing a framework for assessing platform compliance with hate speech regulations.
The European Commission will use adherence to the code as a reference point for enforcement actions, though participation remains voluntary for companies.
Ongoing investigations into platforms like X and Meta are examining compliance with the DSA, including content moderation systems and their impact on public discourse.