French Authorities Target Social Media for Adult Content Regulation
France is moving to classify certain social media platforms as porn sites, requiring strict age checks under new rules, despite complex EU digital law challenges.
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TikTok Breached DSA Advertising Rules EU Commission Says
The European Commission has found TikTok in breach of the DSA for insufficient ad transparency, potentially facing a fine of up to 6 percent of global revenue.
Spain, Greece, and France Push for Unified Age Verification and Social Media Age Limits
Spain, Greece, and France are pressing for an EU-wide age verification system and minimum age for social media, aiming to better protect minors online.
French Prosecutors Investigate X for Algorithmic Bias
French prosecutors are investigating Elon Musk’s X for alleged algorithmic bias, highlighting global concerns about digital platforms’ influence and foreign interference.
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 Intensifies Probe into Musk’s X for DSA Compliance
The EU deepens its probe into Musk’s X over potential DSA breaches, focusing on algorithm biases and transparency, amid political tensions and upcoming German elections.
EU Lawmakers Alarmed by Meta’s Fact-Checker Removal
Meta’s removal of US fact-checkers raises EU concerns over misinformation, digital regulation, and child safety.
Romanian Election Spotlights EU Digital Services Act Challenges
The EU’s Digital Services Act faces scrutiny after Romania’s election, highlighting challenges in moderating online content and ensuring fair elections amid allegations of TikTok’s influence.
Bluesky under EU scrutiny for missing user data
Bluesky faces EU compliance challenges under the Digital Services Act as it approaches significant user growth, yet struggles to meet reporting and legal representation obligations.
Norway Proposes 15-Year Social Media Age Limit to Protect Minors
Norway plans to raise the social media age limit to 15, seeking EU-style solutions to protect minors online.