EU lawmakers call for social media ban for children under 16
European Parliament urges an EU-wide under‑16 default ban on social media, targeting addictive design and dark patterns, while pressing to strengthen child protection beyond the DSA.
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MEPs push DSA probes into Shein AliExpress and Temu over illegal content risks
MEPs urge the Commission to use DSA powers to investigate Shein, AliExpress, Temu, and Wish over child-like sex dolls and consider platform suspension to protect minors and prevent illegal listings.
EU Parliament Publishes Study on Artificial Intelligence and Civil Liability
The study urges an EU-wide strict liability regime for high-risk AI with a single responsible operator to ensure legal certainty, victim compensation, and harmonized rules across Member States.
MEPs Demand Strict Open Source AI Definition
MEPs urge the European Commission to adopt a strict definition of open source AI in the AI Act, excluding models with restrictive licensing like Meta’s Llama.
EU Parliament Pushes Forward on AI Liability Rules
The European Parliament continues to push for AI liability rules despite the European Commission’s plan to withdraw the directive due to negotiation challenges.
MEPs Demand Probe into Elon Musk’s Digital Services Act Compliance
MEPs urge the European Commission to investigate Elon Musk’s compliance with the Digital Services Act due to alleged political interference and misuse of X’s platform.
EU Parliament Sets Up AI Monitoring Group
The EU Parliament’s AI monitoring group will oversee AI Act implementation, co-chaired by McNamara and Benifei, focusing on AI regulation based on societal risk.
EU Parliament Forms AI Act Monitoring Group
The European Parliament is forming a monitoring group to oversee the AI Act’s implementation, emphasizing transparency and civil society involvement.