Digital Services Act
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techEU Escalates Probe Into Meta's Addictive Design, Raising the Specter of a $7 Billion Fine
European regulators are moving toward preliminary findings that Facebook and Instagram use addictive features to hook users, especially children, under the Digital Services Act. A potential fine of up to 6% of global turnover looms.
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worldEU Fines Temu $232 Million for Failing to Halt Illegal Product Sales
The European Commission issues record penalty under Digital Services Act for hazardous goods including faulty chargers and unsafe toys.
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techStudy: Elon Musk's Grokipedia Leans on Right-Wing Sources for Sensitive Topics
New research finds Grokipedia, Elon Musk's AI encyclopedia, uses fewer sources and more right-leaning outlets on sensitive topics than Wikipedia.
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worldEU Proposes Social Media Delay for Children, von der Leyen Signals New Legislation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes a 'social media delay' for children, with new legislation possible within months.
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techEU Weighs Social Media Ban for Children This Summer
Von der Leyen proposes bloc-wide age restrictions on platforms like Instagram and TikTok to combat digital addiction in minors.
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worldEU Weighs Social Media 'Delay' for Minors, New Rules Expected by Summer
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposes a social media age limit for children, citing mental health and safety concerns.
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techIreland Investigates Meta Over EU Content Algorithms
Irish regulators probe Meta's Instagram and Facebook for potentially deceptive interfaces that may manipulate EU users' content choices.
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techEU Eyes Tighter AI Regulation: OpenAI's ChatGPT Under Scrutiny
European Commission is assessing if OpenAI's ChatGPT qualifies as a large online platform under the Digital Services Act, potentially leading to stricter AI regulations.