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EU Council mandates chat scanning, raising privacy concerns · 3 sources tracked

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The EU Council has enacted a new law mandating that messenger applications scan for illegal content, sparking privacy and security concerns. This regulation, aimed at combating child sexual abuse, could significantly impact technology companies and their users. The implications may extend to UK-based tech firms and user online privacy. AI

IMPACT This regulation could force changes in how messaging apps operate, potentially impacting AI-driven content moderation and user data handling.

RANK_REASON New legislation passed by a major regulatory body impacting tech companies and user privacy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=3 ai=0.4]

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