Rubio launches diplomatic pushback against EU Digital Services Act

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The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed diplomats across Europe to lobby against the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), arguing it restricts freedom of speech and unfairly targets American tech companies. According to a diplomatic cable seen by Reuters , Rubio signed off on a directive dated 4 August ordering US embassies to engage European officials and push for changes to the landmark legislation. Rubio wants a campaign to amend or repeal the law The DSA came into force ...