France says social media platforms will still sign hate speech pledge

BIARRITZ, France (Reuters) - France said it was optimistic that U.S.-based social media platforms including Facebook and Snapchat would still sign a pledge to fight online hate speech despite a last-minute delay.France, which is hosting the G7 summit in Biarritz, was initially hoping to make social media giants sign a so-called "Charter for an Open, Free, and Safe Internet" on Friday, according to the official programme.However, the ceremony did not take place and Europe 1 radio said U.S...