The Charter of an Open, Free, and Safe Internet is scheduled for Monday
US-based social media platforms, such as Facebook and Snapchat, will endorse their efforts to prevent online content that feeds hatred.
The news emerged in France, which is hosting the G7 summit in Biarritz, where it is hoped that the social media giants will sign the "Charter for an Open, Free, and Safe Internet ".
The ceremony did not take place according to schedule, and Radio Europe 1 said US President Donald Trump pressured the platform executives not to publicly sign the pledge. A version that Washington has denied.
However, the French minister for digital industry said the signing was only delayed and will take place on Monday.
“The initial idea was to get the platforms to Biarritz, but until now the United States is opposed to signing this commitment,” Cedric O told reporters.
"Diplomatically, it is not correct to have US platforms arrive in Biarritz and have something signed without the presence of the American president". “There is, however, no doubt that the social networks will sign the commitment,” said Cedric O.
In Washington, however, a senior Trump administration official said the US government does not yet have a position on the initiative and denied rumors that Washington has pushed US companies not to sign.
In fact, the opposite had happened, said the official who replying to Reuters explained “There was definitely no pressure from us, we heard from a couple of companies that they felt bullied by France. "
The official said the industry teamed up to verify the initiative.
The Charter aims to create a collective movement that ensures transparency and cooperation for the safe and positive use of the Internet, said the French presidency of the G7. It builds on the Christchurch appeal by expanding the reach of platforms' commitments, particularly in terms of content reduction, moderation, ensuring transparency and supporting victims.