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EU Launches New Online Directive to Protect Minors
The EU, under the Danish presidency, is launching a new online directive for minors to combat online risks like grooming, harmful content, and cyberbullying, including a new age verification app to prevent access to age-restricted content and improve parental control tools.
EU Launches New Online Directive to Protect Minors
The EU, under the Danish presidency, is launching a new online directive for minors to combat online risks like grooming, harmful content, and cyberbullying, including a new age verification app to prevent access to age-restricted content and improve parental control tools.
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48% Bias Score
EU Rejects US Negotiation on Tech Regulations
The European Union refuses to negotiate its new Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, and AI Act with the U.S., citing these rules as essential for establishing trustworthy technologies based on European values; ongoing investigations, including one into X, are expected to conclude soon.
EU Rejects US Negotiation on Tech Regulations
The European Union refuses to negotiate its new Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, and AI Act with the U.S., citing these rules as essential for establishing trustworthy technologies based on European values; ongoing investigations, including one into X, are expected to conclude soon.
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48% Bias Score
AliExpress Faces EU Fine for DSA Violations
The European Commission issued preliminary findings against AliExpress for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to insufficient measures against illegal products, potentially facing a fine up to 6% of its global turnover.
AliExpress Faces EU Fine for DSA Violations
The European Commission issued preliminary findings against AliExpress for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to insufficient measures against illegal products, potentially facing a fine up to 6% of its global turnover.
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40% Bias Score
French Minister's Public Rebuke of Big Tech Strains Relations
French Equality Minister Aurore Bergé publicly scolded Big Tech companies for insufficient action against sexist and violent content, straining relations with the tech industry and highlighting a potential power struggle within the French government.
French Minister's Public Rebuke of Big Tech Strains Relations
French Equality Minister Aurore Bergé publicly scolded Big Tech companies for insufficient action against sexist and violent content, straining relations with the tech industry and highlighting a potential power struggle within the French government.
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56% Bias Score
Shein Faces EU Complaint Over Deceptive Marketing Tactics
Twenty-five European consumer organizations filed a complaint against the Chinese online fashion retailer Shein for deceptive marketing practices, including fake reviews, countdown timers, and false scarcity messaging; the European Commission is already investigating Shein and could impose fines.
Shein Faces EU Complaint Over Deceptive Marketing Tactics
Twenty-five European consumer organizations filed a complaint against the Chinese online fashion retailer Shein for deceptive marketing practices, including fake reviews, countdown timers, and false scarcity messaging; the European Commission is already investigating Shein and could impose fines.
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56% Bias Score
US to Ban British Officials Over Online Censorship Concerns
The Trump administration announced a policy that could ban British officials, including those from Ofcom, from the US due to concerns over the UK's Online Safety Bill and alleged censorship of US tech companies and citizens; this is part of a broader effort by the administration to counter perceived...
US to Ban British Officials Over Online Censorship Concerns
The Trump administration announced a policy that could ban British officials, including those from Ofcom, from the US due to concerns over the UK's Online Safety Bill and alleged censorship of US tech companies and citizens; this is part of a broader effort by the administration to counter perceived...
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56% Bias Score
Meta Halts Fact-Checking, EU's DSA Aims for Safer Internet
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ended the use of third-party fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram, potentially increasing misinformation; the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), effective February 2024, aims to mitigate online risks, but its uniform approach may not suit all platforms.
Meta Halts Fact-Checking, EU's DSA Aims for Safer Internet
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ended the use of third-party fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram, potentially increasing misinformation; the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), effective February 2024, aims to mitigate online risks, but its uniform approach may not suit all platforms.
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36% Bias Score
Trump-Musk Rift Could Expedite EU's X Investigation
The European Commission's 500-day-long investigation into X for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) may finally move forward due to the fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, potentially reducing political concerns about repercussions from the US administration.
Trump-Musk Rift Could Expedite EU's X Investigation
The European Commission's 500-day-long investigation into X for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) may finally move forward due to the fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, potentially reducing political concerns about repercussions from the US administration.
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40% Bias Score
France Considers Social Media Restrictions to Protect Minors
France is considering restricting access to social media platforms like Bluesky, Mastodon, and Reddit for minors to prevent exposure to pornography and radicalization, potentially fining, delisted from search engines, or blocking non-compliant platforms. This follows a teacher's murder and comes as ...
France Considers Social Media Restrictions to Protect Minors
France is considering restricting access to social media platforms like Bluesky, Mastodon, and Reddit for minors to prevent exposure to pornography and radicalization, potentially fining, delisted from search engines, or blocking non-compliant platforms. This follows a teacher's murder and comes as ...
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44% Bias Score
Shein Faces EU Complaint Over Deceptive Marketing Practices
Twenty-five European consumer organizations filed a complaint against the Chinese fashion website Shein for deceptive marketing practices, including fake countdown timers, four-star-only reviews, and misleading stock information; the European Commission also launched a complaint procedure, with pote...
Shein Faces EU Complaint Over Deceptive Marketing Practices
Twenty-five European consumer organizations filed a complaint against the Chinese fashion website Shein for deceptive marketing practices, including fake countdown timers, four-star-only reviews, and misleading stock information; the European Commission also launched a complaint procedure, with pote...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Appoints "Trusted Flaggers" to Combat Illegal Online Content Under DSA
Germany's Federal Network Agency appointed three "Trusted Flaggers" (BVOH, vzbv, and Hate-Aid) under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) to report illegal online content to platforms, marking a shift from previous voluntary agreements and raising concerns about impartiality and the potential for pol...
Germany Appoints "Trusted Flaggers" to Combat Illegal Online Content Under DSA
Germany's Federal Network Agency appointed three "Trusted Flaggers" (BVOH, vzbv, and Hate-Aid) under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) to report illegal online content to platforms, marking a shift from previous voluntary agreements and raising concerns about impartiality and the potential for pol...
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52% Bias Score
EU Investigates Major Porn Sites for Child Safety Violations
The European Commission launched investigations into Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos on Tuesday for insufficient measures to prevent underage access to adult content, violating the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA); Stripchat was reclassified but remains subject to child safety regulations; the ...
EU Investigates Major Porn Sites for Child Safety Violations
The European Commission launched investigations into Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos on Tuesday for insufficient measures to prevent underage access to adult content, violating the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA); Stripchat was reclassified but remains subject to child safety regulations; the ...
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32% Bias Score
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