"EU Parliament Takes Action: Regulating Child Sexual Abuse Amidst Controversial Private Message Scanning Plan"

A controversial proposed European law to combat child sexual abuse, known as Chat Control or CSA Regulation (CSAR), has faced fresh scandal as a researcher discovered a biased and misleading ad campaign paid for by the European Commission. The campaign, which targeted select countries and violated data protection laws, aimed to influence public opinion and pressure countries critical of the legislation to support it. The CSAR proposal has been strongly criticized by digital rights activists, privacy regulators, and national governments for its potential for mass surveillance and violation of EU citizens' privacy rights. The discovery adds to the controversy surrounding the Commission, which has been accused of being influenced by AI firms and advocacy groups.