Friday, 24 March, 2023

Russian authorities fine Google, Meta to exert tighter control over internet

<p>A Moscow court has fined Google $98 M and Meta Platforms $27.15 M for repeatedly failing to delete content Russia deems illegal. It is the first revenue-based fine of its kind in Russia. Moscow increased the pressure on tech giants in an attempt to exert tighter control over the internet. Russia&#39;s Roskomnadzor said that Facebook and Instagram failed to remove 2K content pieces that violate laws, whereas Google kept 2.6K pieces of banned content.<br /> &nbsp;</p>