Twitter and Facebook Under Scrutiny in Europe Ahead of EU Vote

The transcript discusses the EU's warning to tech companies about election meddling, Twitter's efforts to increase transparency in political ads, Facebook's regulatory challenges, and privacy concerns in Facebook groups. It highlights the need for tech companies to improve transparency and privacy practices to avoid further regulatory scrutiny.

What is Twitter's approach to political ads transparency?

• Partnering with TV networks for ad verification

• Banning all political ads

• Creating a transparent archive for political ads

• Introducing a new algorithm for ad placement

What major issue is Facebook facing in the UK?

• Lack of user engagement

• Regulatory scrutiny over privacy violations

• Technical glitches in the app

• Competition from new social media platforms

What term was used to describe Facebook in a major report?

• Digital Innovators

• Privacy Protectors

• Digital Gangsters

• Tech Pioneers

What is the potential consequence for Facebook from the FTC?

• A new partnership with Google

• A significant fine running into billions

• A decrease in user base

• An award for innovation

What privacy concern is associated with Facebook groups?

• Sharing of public posts

• Use of private medical information for ads

• Increased group membership fees

• Limited group creation options

How does Facebook's data collection exceed user expectations?

• By limiting data collection to user profiles

• By not using any data for advertising

• By only collecting data from public posts

• By tracking user behavior across non-Facebook sites

What is Congress demanding from Facebook regarding data practices?

• An increase in user data collection

• A reduction in ad prices

• A detailed explanation and hearing

• A public apology