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Major digital platforms to combat hate speech, says EU

The companies will take measures, such as the use of automatic detection tools, to reduce hate speech on their platforms. Photo:
The companies will take measures, such as the use of automatic detection tools, to reduce hate speech on their platforms. Photo: Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images

The tech giants are to respond to most reported posts within 24 hours, among other things included in the updated set of EU rules.