Google finds Brazil a tough nut to crack

Stefan Mileschin · 4th May 2023, 08:35

Accused of "deceitful and abusive propaganda"

The Brazilian government accused Google of "deceitful and abusive propaganda" ironically over a debate of a law to tackle disinformation online.

The row came as lawmakers in Brazil's lower house prepared to vote on a "fake news bill" which aims to make tech companies regulate disinformation, hate speech and violent content on their platforms.

Brazil's National Consumer Protection Bureau ordered Google, which has criticised the bill, to label as "advertising" messages on its site warning the legislation could "make your internet worse" and "increase confusion about what is true or false in Brazil."

https://fudzilla.com/news/56820-goog...h-nut-to-crack

4th May 2023, 08:35	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 152,472	Google finds Brazil a tough nut to crack Accused of "deceitful and abusive propaganda" The Brazilian government accused Google of "deceitful and abusive propaganda" ironically over a debate of a law to tackle disinformation online. The row came as lawmakers in Brazil's lower house prepared to vote on a "fake news bill" which aims to make tech companies regulate disinformation, hate speech and violent content on their platforms. Brazil's National Consumer Protection Bureau ordered Google, which has criticised the bill, to label as "advertising" messages on its site warning the legislation could "make your internet worse" and "increase confusion about what is true or false in Brazil." https://fudzilla.com/news/56820-goog...h-nut-to-crack

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