President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is engaging tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Snap, and TikTok, to combat online sales of illegal drugs like fentanyl. A teleconference in mid-December will discuss the role of these platforms in addressing the opioid crisis, which claimed over 108,000 lives in 2023.
Fentanyl’s availability through the dark web and e-commerce has worsened the crisis, as decentralized platforms and cryptocurrencies complicate tracking. The U.S. government has intensified efforts, with investigations into Meta and settlements with eBay over drug-related sales. Experts emphasize global cooperation and stronger legal frameworks to curb trafficking.
Balancing enforcement with user privacy remains a significant challenge, as tech companies operate under varying international laws while addressing public health concerns.
Source – CGTN
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