Meta refuses EU AI Code of Practice citing legal concerns
Meta has refused to sign the EU’s voluntary AI Code of Practice, citing legal uncertainties, as the bloc’s binding AI Act rules will soon take effect.
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Commission Issues Guidelines on General-Purpose AI Model Obligations
The EU Commission’s new guidelines clarify AI Act obligations for general-purpose AI model providers, detailing compliance timelines, exemptions, and enforcement.
Privacy Groups File DMA Complaint Against Alphabet for Android Restrictions
Alphabet faces a complaint from privacy groups over Android’s pre-installed app restrictions, raising new questions about DMA compliance and user choice in the EU.
Member States Tighten Social Media Access for Minors
EU countries are adopting varied national rules to restrict minors’ social media access, leveraging new Digital Services Act guidelines and advanced age verification technologies.
Commission presents digital safety guidelines and age verification app
The European Commission has issued new guidelines and an age-verification app prototype to enhance online safety and privacy for minors under the Digital Services Act.
Commission adopts DSA guidelines for protecting children online
The Commission’s new DSA guidelines outline measures for platforms to protect minors online, focusing on privacy, safety, age assurance, and risk-based compliance.
EU Publishers Sue Google for Antitrust Violations Over AI Overviews in Search
Google faces an EU antitrust lawsuit over its AI Overviews, with publishers alleging misuse of content and significant revenue loss amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Apple and Meta Appeal €700 Million DMA Fines
Apple and Meta have appealed DMA breach findings and €700 million in fines, challenging the European Commission’s enforcement of new digital market rules.
Poland urges EU Commission to probe X’s Grok AI chatbot under Digital Services Act
Poland has formally requested the European Commission to investigate X’s AI chatbot Grok for potential Digital Services Act violations after reports of antisemitic and defamatory content.
EU AI Act Compliance Deadlines Remain Firm Despite Industry Pushback
The European Commission will enforce the EU AI Act as scheduled, rejecting calls for delay and confirming key compliance deadlines in 2025 and 2026.