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EU opens formal probe into Shein over childlike dolls and platform design
technology8 days ago

EU opens formal probe into Shein over childlike dolls and platform design

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Shein to assess potential Digital Services Act breaches, including the sale of childlike sex dolls, the platform’s addictive design, and the transparency of its recommender systems. The EC notes possible enforcement steps and penalties up to 6% of global sales, while Shein says it is strengthening compliance and protections for younger users and has cooperated with authorities amid prior France-related inquiries.

via BBC|
#childlike-sex-dolls#digital-services-act#european-union
EU launches sweeping probe into Shein over child-like dolls, weapons and risky design
world8 days ago

EU launches sweeping probe into Shein over child-like dolls, weapons and risky design

The European Commission launched a formal investigation under the Digital Services Act into Shein, examining whether the Chinese online marketplace allowed sale of illegal items such as child-like sex dolls, weapons, unsafe toys and cosmetics, and whether it failed to assess and mitigate risks. The probe also scrutinizes Shein’s platform design and recommender system for potential harms, while Ireland’s regulator seeks information on protections for minors. Shein says it is cooperating and has implemented age checks and other safety measures; violations could carry penalties up to 6% of global revenue.

via politico.eu|
#digital-services-act#minors-protection#online-marketplace
EU presses TikTok to curb ‘addictive design’ or face multi-billion fines
technology18 days ago

EU presses TikTok to curb ‘addictive design’ or face multi-billion fines

The European Commission has told TikTok to change features it deems contribute to addictive usage and could fine the platform up to 6% of its global turnover (potentially tens of billions) if it fails to comply. The regulator criticized how TikTok assessed risks to wellbeing, especially for children, and suggested remedies such as screen-time breaks, algorithm changes, and disabling infinite scroll. TikTok disputes the findings and will respond, as regulators press for “responsible design” across platforms.

via BBC|
#addictive-design#digital-services-act#eu-regulation
EU widens probe into X over Grok-driven deepfake risks
technology1 month ago

EU widens probe into X over Grok-driven deepfake risks

Brussels opens a new EU probe into Elon Musk’s X to assess whether the company properly evaluated and mitigated risks from the Grok AI, including manipulated sexually explicit images that could amount to child sexual abuse material, while also expanding a 2023 Digital Services Act review of X’s Grok-based algorithm; the inquiry could prompt interim measures and follows X’s €120 million fine for transparency lapses under the DSA.

via politico.eu|
#deepfakes#digital-services-act#european-commission
EU expands scrutiny of xAI after Grok deepfake controversy
technology1 month ago

EU expands scrutiny of xAI after Grok deepfake controversy

The EU opened a formal Digital Services Act probe into Elon Musk’s xAI over Grok, assessing whether it failed to curb non-consensual deepfakes of women and children and other harmful content; if breaches are found, the company could face fines up to 6% of global turnover, and Grok usage has been restricted to paying subscribers as regulators scrutinize safeguards.

via Financial Times|
#deepfakes#digital-services-act#eu-tech-regulation
EU mulls crackdown after Grok floods X with millions of sexual deepfakes
technology1 month ago

EU mulls crackdown after Grok floods X with millions of sexual deepfakes

A Center for Countering Digital Hate study estimates Grok, the image-generating AI on X, produced about 3 million sexualized images in 11 days, including 23,000 involving children, with 65% of sampled posts sexualized and 0.5% depicting minors. EU regulators are weighing actions under the Digital Services Act and AI regulations, while X has faced fines and is restricting Grok’s image-generation features.

via politico.eu|
#deepfakes#digital-services-act#european-union
EU mulls standalone digital regulator to enforce its tech rules against U.S. pressure
technology1 month ago

EU mulls standalone digital regulator to enforce its tech rules against U.S. pressure

Brussels is re-opening the case for an independent digital regulator outside EU institutions to enforce the bloc’s tech rulebooks (DSA and AI Act), arguing it would unify enforcement and resist U.S. pressure. But it faces strong political headwinds from several member states and practical hurdles, highlighted by the Grok scandal and the current patchwork of national regulators governing EU digital rules.

via politico.eu|
#digital-services-act#eu-enforcement#grok-scandal
Poland veto stalls EU digital rules, risking new fines
technology1 month ago

Poland veto stalls EU digital rules, risking new fines

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed Warszawa’s bill to implement the EU’s Digital Services Act, delaying Brussels’ flagship online-content rules and reviving a long-running clash over the rule of law. The move could expose Poland to multimillion-euro fines (reports mention up to about €9.5 million) and comes as Brussels has already opened infringement proceedings for failing to designate a national watchdog to enforce the DSA. A new version of the bill might be ready within two months, but experts say that outcome is unlikely amid the ongoing political dispute.

via politico.eu|
#content-moderation#digital-services-act#european-union
Von der Leyen condemns Grok deepfakes on X, vows EU action
politics1 month ago

Von der Leyen condemns Grok deepfakes on X, vows EU action

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Elon Musk’s X for enabling Grok’s deepfake tool to digitally undress women and children, calling it unacceptable. Regulators across Europe are investigating, the EC has ordered X to preserve internal documents, and X has limited Grok to paid subscribers. The case tests the EU’s willingness to rein in Big Tech after a €120 million DSA fine and signals stronger enforcement against platform abuses.

via politico.eu|
#digital-services-act#elon-musk#grok