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EU's Digital Services Act expands to cover AI, games, and more

The European Union's proposed Digital Services Act (DSA) aims to regulate online platforms beyond traditional social media. It extends its reach to cover video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots, AI companions, online games, software app stores, and operating systems. The legislation is intended to combat surveillance and is being met with strong opposition from various groups, including gamers who may need to prove their age. AI

IMPACT The EU's Digital Services Act is expanding its regulatory scope to encompass AI chatbots and companions, signaling increased oversight for AI technologies.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a significant policy development by a major regulatory body (EU) impacting a broad range of digital services, including AI. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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EU's Digital Services Act expands to cover AI, games, and more

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Part 2/3 ➕ It goes one step further than #SocialMedia covering video-sharing platforms, #AI chatbots, AI companions, online games, software app stores and opera

    Part 2/3 ➕ It goes one step further than #SocialMedia covering video-sharing platforms, #AI chatbots, AI companions, online games, software app stores and operating systems³ Europeans should fight this surveillance state law tooth and nail! #STOPEUKIDSACT www.euractiv.com/news/ga…