Digital Services Act
Von der Leyen: ‘My heart bleeds’ over social media health effects
Politicians across Europe and the U.S. have raised the alarm over social media’s digital harm to kids.
To do: 6 thorny issues lurking in MEPs’ inboxes
EU charges Elon Musk’s X for letting disinfo run wild
China’s Shein sweet-talks EU to stave off hurdles on ‘fast fashion’ goods
Orbán leads the way in EU election advertising
Pro-Russian Facebook ads spread to target Italy, Poland elections
Danish PM calls for 15 age limit for social media in EU
EU warns Microsoft’s Bing could face probes over deepfakes and false news
Brussels suspects tech giant violated content moderation law.
French TikTok block in overseas territory sets ‘dangerous precedent,’ critics warn
An unexpected and drastic measure to cut off access to the app in New Caledonia marks an EU first.
French government bans TikTok in overseas territory amid violent protests
The app will be blocked as part of a state of emergency which includes the deployment of the army and a curfew on the island.
Barbarians at the gate: Von der Leyen makes foreign influence a key campaign topic
Commission president says Europe is insufficiently prepared to deal with meddling from foes like Russia.
Belgium to police Telegram under new EU tech law
Platform claims to have more than 800 million monthly active users globally.
Europe is nowhere close to banning TikTok
The EU has its own ways to deal with the video app. A blanket ban is not (yet) part of it.
TikTok ban in EU is ‘not excluded,’ von der Leyen says
The remark comes amid a streak of bad news for TikTok in Europe.
Facebook and Instagram face EU probes in content crackdown
Meta’s handling of political ads may be a focus ahead of the EU election in June.
China’s fast-fashion app Shein will face tougher EU tech rules
Europe tightens scrutiny of China-based tech companies.
Europe shrugs off Washington’s TikTok fears
Though it was previously willing to follow in America’s footsteps, Europe’s response is muted this time around, largely avoiding debate about the app as the EU election looms.
Big, bold and unchecked: Russian influence operation thrives on Facebook
Pro-Kremlin network “Doppelganger” is buying Facebook ads to spread divisive content on social media site ahead of EU election.
France is ‘overwhelmed with propaganda,’ minister says
Paris called out several pro-Russian disinformation campaigns in the run-up to June’s EU election.
The impact of AI on disinformation and democracy
Why high-quality tech journalism matters to the 2024 global election cycle.
Chinese fashion app Temu could face strict new EU content rules
Popular Chinese e-commerce platform Temu could face stringent European Union content-moderation rules after it said it is visited by 75 million Europeans every month. The controversial but …
AI chatbots spread falsehoods about the EU election, report finds
The tools tended to return incorrect election dates and information about how to cast a ballot, said Democracy Reporting International.
Lady Gaga gives EU a migraine (medication)
The singer’s case is the latest example of the EU struggles to apply its digital laws.
Russian influence scandal rocks EU
Pro-Kremlin website spread propaganda and “paid” European politicians, top European officials said.
Amazon loses EU court bid to delay digital rules on online ads
Tech giant said it is “disappointed with this decision.”
Europe wields new tech law to protect EU election
Social media giants will have to tool up to stop deepfakes and disinformation from going viral.
British MPs fear we can’t stop election deepfakes. They’re right.
Politicians would love to have a silver bullet to tackle synthetic media. There isn’t one.
TikTok curtails German far right’s top EU election candidate
Alternative for Germany politician is accused of sharing conspiracy theories.
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni called to testify in deepfake porn case
PM is suing over lewd videos that used her face superimposed onto someone else’s body.
Ireland gambles on China’s big tech billions
Analysts warn that welcoming TikTok, Temu and Shein to Dublin’s low-tax tech paradise could backfire.