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French Government Calls Emergency Meetings With Platforms Over Protests

TikTok and eBay were among six online platforms summoned by the French government this week, as authorities sought to contain widespread rioting and looting and prevent the resale of stolen goods.

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TikTok and eBay were among six online platforms summoned by the French government this week, as authorities sought to contain widespread rioting and looting and prevent the resale of stolen goods. Anne Le Hananff, France’s minister of digital affairs, convened representatives from social media firms on Tuesday for an emergency meeting, after their platforms were blamed for fanning the flames of the worst civil unrest the country has seen in years.

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