UN Chief Demands Tech Giants Address Harmful Impacts of Their Products

Antonio Guterres launches global principles to combat misinformation and hate speech, urging accountability from tech companies, advertisers, and governments.

The UN has introduced global principles to promote information integrity and combat online hate and disinformation.
Guterres emphasized that tech firms must change business models that profit from disinformation and hate.
He called on advertisers and PR firms to stop monetizing harmful content, particularly related to the climate crisis.
Media outlets were urged to enforce higher editorial standards and support advertisers who promote truthful content.
Governments were advised to uphold human rights, avoid internet shutdowns, and protect freedom of expression.