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EU targets Meta, Apple embraces AI editing, US states eye social media bans

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The European Union has ordered Meta to open its WhatsApp platform to rival AI chatbots, a move Meta has criticized as regulatory overreach. Meanwhile, Apple is shifting its stance on AI photo editing, embracing generative features despite previous concerns about distorting reality. Separately, several U.S. states are proposing bans on social media for young people, framed as child safety measures but viewed by some as censorship. AI

IMPACT Regulatory actions and product strategy shifts by major tech players like Meta and Apple signal evolving approaches to AI integration and user safety.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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    LINKS eff.org/…/how-and-why-fight-back-against-…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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    LINKS bbc.com/…/cn8qj8wjgxwo
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