Council of Europe Adopts Convention on Artificial Intelligence
The Council of Europe adopted the first legally binding international AI treaty, aligning closely with the EU AI Act and promoting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
Danish PM Pushes for 15-Year Age Limit on Social Media in EU
Danish PM proposes EU-wide age limit of 15 for social media to protect children, urging effective age verification.
EU in touch with Telegram as it nears criterion for EU tech rules
EU regulators are monitoring Telegram as it nears the 45 million user threshold, which would subject it to stricter requirements under the Digital Services Act.
EU Court Reaffirms Country of Origin Principle for Digital Services
The CJEU ruled in favor of Google, Amazon, and Airbnb, reaffirming the “country of origin” principle against Italy’s AGCOM’s disclosure and financial contribution requirements.
EU Council approves AI Act
The EU officially approves the AI Act today, setting global standards for AI regulation with next steps including publication and enforcement preparations.
EU Commission Calls on Industry to Commit to the AI Pact
The AI Pact encourages early adoption of the AI Act’s requirements to ensure safe AI use and compliance, particularly ahead of the European elections.
Microsoft Faces EU Fines for Incomplete AI Risk Data Submission
The EU warns Microsoft of potential fines under the DSA for failing to provide information on AI risks, with a deadline set for May 27.
EU Investigates Meta Over Child Protection Concerns
EU regulators are investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential child protection violations under the Digital Services Act, focusing on privacy, safety, and the exposure of minors to harmful content.
EU Intensifies Scrutiny of Musk’s X for DSA Compliance
EU escalates investigation into Musk’s X for potential DSA violations, focusing on content moderation and AI risks.
EU Investigates Meta for Compliance with Digital Services Act
EU probes Meta for potential Digital Services Act violations related to political content and user tools.