Meta Stands Strong Amid Canada's News Ban, Tackles China-Linked Disinformation Surge
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Meta Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ:META) has been unaffected by Canada's news ban, with daily active users and time spent on the app remaining stable. The company also successfully disrupted a disinformation campaign linked to Chinese law enforcement. Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) plans to intercept news from search results in Canada once the law comes into effect.

August 29, 2023 | 1:48 pm
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Alphabet plans to intercept news from search results in Canada once the law comes into effect.
Alphabet's plan to intercept news in Canada could potentially affect its user experience and engagement. However, the impact is uncertain until the law comes into effect.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 50
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Alphabet plans to intercept news from search results in Canada once the law comes into effect.
Alphabet's plan to intercept news in Canada could potentially affect its user experience and engagement. However, the impact is uncertain until the law comes into effect.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
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Meta's user activity remains stable despite Canada's news ban and the company successfully disrupted a disinformation campaign linked to China.
The news ban in Canada has not affected Meta's user activity, indicating the company's resilience. The successful disruption of a disinformation campaign also shows the company's commitment to tackling misinformation, which could improve its reputation.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100