September 2, 2024 at 12:41PM Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faced charges after arrest in France, criticized by Russia’s foreign minister for not heeding Western advice on content moderation. Despite support in Russia and French president’s denial of political motivation, Durov released on bail, barred from leaving France. Telegram asserts compliance with EU laws and industry … Read more
May 16, 2024 at 11:51AM The European Commission has initiated proceedings to assess whether Meta, provider of Facebook and Instagram, violated the Digital Services Act. The investigation focuses on potential breaches related to the protection of minors, including addictive behavior, access to inappropriate content, and privacy issues. The Commission has emphasized the need to safeguard … Read more
April 30, 2024 at 08:39AM The European Commission has initiated proceedings against Meta for alleged failure to monitor political misinformation distribution by “foreign actors” before the European elections. Concerns include a lack of real-time election-monitoring tools and demotion of political content, possibly leading to an $8.5 billion fine. Meta has five days to address the … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 06:26PM Google stopped 2.28 million potentially malicious Android apps from being published in its Play Store last year, citing improved security features, policy updates, and advanced machine learning. This was achieved through new requirements for developers and stricter app review processes. The tech giant also emphasized account data deletion and sensitive … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 03:34AM The European Union has initiated an investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over transparency and protection of minors. This follows TikTok’s unsatisfactory responses to preliminary inquiries. The investigation will focus on several key areas including systemic risks, privacy measures for minors, and transparency. Non-compliance may result … Read more