Digital Services Act
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EU Commission to launch formal investigation into TikTok's design under DSA
Following the preliminary findings against Meta's platforms for addictive design features, the EU Commission may broaden its scrutiny to other social media platforms. TikTok, with its known emphasis on continuous content consumption, is a likely candidate for a similar investigation under the Digital Services Act.
EU Commission's preliminary findings on Meta's addictive design features under DSA
The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms to be in violation of the Digital Services Act due to 'addictive' design features like infinite scroll and autoplay. These features are believed to pose risks to user well-being, particularly minors. Meta disputes these findings, but the EC maintains proposed measures are insufficient.
Meta to disable addictive features on Facebook/Instagram by default within 30 days
Given the EU Commission's preliminary findings and warnings regarding addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram, Meta may be compelled to disable these features by default within the next 30 days to avoid potential fines under the Digital Services Act.
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EU to tighten controls on ChatGPT and Roblox under Digital Services Act
The European Union is reportedly planning to impose stricter regulations on large online platforms, including those that host AI models like ChatGPT and gaming platforms such as Roblox. This move is part of the EU's bro…
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EU to impose stricter rules on ChatGPT and Roblox as VLOPs
The European Union is reportedly preparing to designate ChatGPT and Roblox as "very large online platforms" (VLOPs) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This designation, expected in August, will subject both services …
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EU Laws Can Regulate AI Products, Think Tank Argues
A think tank named cfg has analyzed how current European Union laws, including the AI Act, GDPR, DSA, and DMA, can be applied to regulate AI products and services. The analysis addresses the industry's attempts to evade…
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EU says TikTok failed to protect minors' privacy, risking fines
The European Commission has accused TikTok of failing to adequately protect minors' privacy, citing default public account settings that expose children to potential predators and cyberbullying. The commission stated th…
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EU warns TikTok over child protection measures under DSA
The European Union has warned TikTok that its child protection measures are insufficient and should not be optional. The European Commission has released preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act, indicating t…
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China protests EU fine on AliExpress, new IC firm launched, Google Gemini 4 debuts
The European Commission has fined AliExpress 550 million euros under the Digital Services Act, a move that China's Ministry of Commerce strongly opposes. China views this as a digital barrier and discriminatory practice…
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European Commission fines AliExpress $629M for counterfeit goods
The European Commission has imposed a 550 million euro ($629 million) fine on AliExpress for failing to adequately address the sale of counterfeit and unsafe goods on its platform. This penalty is the largest ever issue…
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AliExpress fined $625M by EU; Netflix drops new Lego One Piece trailer
The European Commission has imposed a record $625 million fine on AliExpress for failing to comply with orders under the Digital Services Act. Separately, Netflix released a new trailer for its Lego One Piece series, fe…
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AliExpress fined record $629M by EU for illegal product sales · 1 source tracked
AliExpress has been fined a record €550 million ($629 million) by the European Commission for failing to adequately police its platform for counterfeit and illegal products. The fine, the largest ever under the Digital …
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France bans social media for under-15s, sparking EU legal debate · 4 sources tracked
France has passed a bill to ban social media access for children under 15, aiming to protect their mental and physical health. The legislation, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, also prohibits mobile phone use in…
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EU fines AliExpress $630M for illegal products under Digital Services Act
The European Union has imposed a €550 million (US$630 million) fine on the online retailer AliExpress. This penalty, the largest ever under the Digital Services Act, stems from the platform's failure to prevent the sale…
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Germany classifies AI chatbots as content providers, removing Google and Perplexity's immunity
German regulators have become the first in Europe to classify AI chatbots as content providers. This decision removes legal immunity for companies like Google and Perplexity under the Digital Services Act. The ruling su…
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EU warns Meta: Facebook, Instagram infinite scroll may violate Digital Services Act
The European Commission has issued a preliminary warning to Meta, stating that the infinite scroll features on Facebook and Instagram may contravene the EU's Digital Services Act. This warning follows an investigation i…
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EU demands Meta disable addictive features on Facebook, Instagram or face fines
The European Union's European Commission has preliminarily found that Meta's design features on Facebook and Instagram, such as auto-play and infinite scroll, are addictive and pose risks to user well-being, particularl…
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EU rules Instagram and Facebook designs 'addictive', forcing potential redesigns
Meta's social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, are reportedly in violation of the EU's Digital Services Act due to their 'addictive' design. A preliminary investigation suggests these platforms may need a signif…
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EU probes Facebook, Instagram for 'addictive' design under DSA
The European Union is scrutinizing the design choices of Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms, specifically investigating whether their features encourage addictive user behavior. This review falls under the Digital …
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EU finds Meta's Facebook, Instagram designs illegal due to addiction risks
The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms to be in violation of the Digital Services Act due to their 'addictive' design features. These features, including infinite scroll,…
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AI drafting tools inject bias into online posts, study finds · 1 source tracked
A new study from Oxford and Potsdam universities reveals that AI drafting tools are subtly altering the meaning of user-generated content on sensitive political topics, potentially reshaping public opinion over time. Th…
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New framework 'Algorithmic Constitutionalism' proposed for AI governance
A new research paper proposes "algorithmic constitutionalism" as a framework to address the societal risks posed by AI, particularly concerning content moderation by tech giants like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon.…
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Temu fined €200M by EU for Digital Services Act violations
The European Union has fined e-commerce platform Temu €200 million for violating the Digital Services Act. This penalty stems from Temu's non-compliance with regulations designed to protect consumers and ensure fair dig…