U.S. lashes out at social media companies over Israel-Hamas content, as EU acts

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the nearly two week flood of violence and disinformation triggered by the Israel-Hamas war, powerful U.S. figures — including senators and the New York attorney general — have called for online platforms to stem the tide. Bu

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there’s little they can do about it. Am

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rican politicians have been reduced to issuing sternly worded letters while their European counterparts deliver threats with potentially expensive consequences. In Brussels, officials have already launched an investigation of Elon Musk’s X, and have the power to fine companies for hosting violent content and disinformation. In

Washington, powerful members of Congress largely sputtered, issuing public

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