TikTok Strengthens Age Verification Across Europe
TikTok is expanding age‑detection and moderation tools across Europe as regulators and governments push for stronger safeguards to keep under‑13 users off social media.
ChatGPT Faces Potential VLOP Designation Under EU DSA Rules
The European Commission will decide by Q1 2026 whether ChatGPT qualifies as a DSA very large online platform, potentially subjecting it to the EU’s strictest online governance rules.
Commission launches new DSA investigation into X and Grok
The Commission has opened and expanded DSA proceedings against X over Grok and recommender systems, examining failures to assess and mitigate systemic risks from AI‑driven features in the EU.
Meta Under EU Antitrust Scrutiny for WhatsApp AI Ban
The European Commission has accused Meta of abusing its dominance by excluding rival AI assistants from WhatsApp and signaled possible interim measures to protect competition.
Cloudflare Threatens Italy Exit After €14 Million Piracy Shield Fine
Italy fined Cloudflare €14 million under Piracy Shield, triggering a legal dispute over due process, over‑blocking risks, and the limits of national copyright enforcement under EU digital law.
Commission publishes guidance on Cyber Resilience Act
The Commission’s CRA FAQs clarify scope, risk assessments, and overlaps with EU digital laws, helping manufacturers prepare for early reporting in 2026 and full application in 2027.
Commission Opens DSA Investigation into X’s Grok
EU opens formal DSA investigation into X’s Grok features and extends recommender-systems probe to assess failures in risk assessment, mitigation and compliance with Articles 34, 35 and 42.
Commission designates WhatsApp as VLOP under the Digital Services Act
The Commission designated WhatsApp Channels as a VLOP under the DSA, triggering four‑month compliance duties for systemic risk mitigation and Commission-led supervision by mid‑May 2026.
European Commission proposes Digital Networks Act
EU proposal for a Digital Networks Act modernizes connectivity rules, harmonizes spectrum and licensing, mandates copper transition plans, and strengthens security while preserving net neutrality.
EDPB and EDPS adopt Joint Opinion on the Digital Omnibus on AI
EDPB and EDPS back simplification for AI Act implementation but warn against measures that weaken data protection, urging narrow use of sensitive data, retained registration, DPA oversight, and timely rules.