Poland Urges EU to Fine Meta $291 Million Over Scam Ads
'We continue to invest heavily in technologies and partnerships ... to find, remove, and ultimately stop scammers,' Meta said.
TL;DR
- Poland has asked the European Commission to fine Meta $291 million for not removing fraudulent ads.
- This action comes after Meta agreed to pay $18 billion in the U.S. to resolve claims of designing addictive platforms for children.
- Poland's Digital Affairs Minister urged the commission to broaden its investigation into Meta's compliance with the Digital Services Act.
- The Polish government claims Meta prioritizes its commercial interests over user safety.