Facebook Bolsters Ad Reviews on Russian Influence

The video discusses the influence of social media in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the challenges of regulating platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Experts highlight the need for self-regulation to prevent fraud and money laundering, comparing social media to financial entities. The discussion also covers potential regulatory measures and the global perspective, particularly Europe's role in regulating U.S. tech companies.

What historical context does the speaker provide regarding Europe's regulation of US technology companies?

What challenges do social media platforms face in policing themselves according to the speaker?