Facebook and Instagram have been charged by the EU after a two-year European Commission probe under the Digital Services Act. Regulators allege Meta did not do enough to prevent children under 13 from accessing the platforms. The findings mark a new push for stricter enforcement of online safety duties tied to harmful and illegal content rules.
France’s consumer watchdog says 75% of products tested from online platforms failed EU safety rules. Inspectors flagged items as dangerous, including risks like electric shock and harmful chemical content, pointing to systemic non-compliance rather than isolated mistakes. The regulator will share findings with the European Commission for potential enforcement action against platforms.
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The European Commission has published new guidelines for Google, pushing the company to make key services available so rivals—including AI competitors—can compete more fairly. The move supports the Digital Markets Act, aiming to reduce platform gatekeeping in online search and AI technology and create a more level playing field.
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