WhatsApp ‘Channels’ Fall Under EU Content Law Hated by Trump

The European Union has extended its content moderation rules, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA), to cover WhatsApp's information feeds, known as "Channels." This move subjects WhatsApp, a Meta Platforms Inc. service, to stricter regulation of user-generated content. The DSA, which the Trump administration has criticized as akin to censorship, requires tech companies to swiftly remove illegal content and misinformation from their platforms. The inclusion of WhatsApp Channels under this law means the messaging app must now comply with these content moderation requirements. This development highlights the EU's ongoing efforts to rein in the power of Big Tech companies and ensure greater accountability for the spread of harmful content on their platforms. The impact on WhatsApp users and the messaging app's operations remains to be seen as the new rules are implemented.