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The European Union has officially classified ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as very large online platforms, subjecting them to enhanced oversight under the Digital Services Act. The designation requires these tech companies to implement stricter safety measures and transparency protocols to protect users.
The European Commission has initiated proceedings against TikTok, suspecting the platform of violating EU safety rules and exposing children to online risks. The investigation focuses on whether TikTok provides adequate protection for minors using its service.
The European Commission has imposed a record €550 million fine on Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress for allowing the sale of illegal and dangerous goods. Simultaneously, the EU is considering pausing methane emission penalties amid the ongoing energy crisis and pressure from the US.
The protection of children online will serve as a test for the Digital Services Act in Bulgaria, with the European Commission already involved in the matter.
The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) is being criticized for being more symbolic than effective, with calls for stronger controls over tech companies.
The article discusses the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA), aiming to protect media professionalism, independence, and pluralism while regulating the relationship between platforms and media.
A workshop on digital platforms concluded that a new Media Law and regulation of social platforms are necessary, aligning with UNESCO guidelines and the EU's Digital Services Act.
Traficom announced that the number of complaints concerning the Digital Services Act significantly increased last year, with most complaints related to large social media platforms.
Snapchat is under investigation by the EU under the Digital Services Act for alleged failures to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods on its platform.
Hubert A. Janiszewski expresses hope that the Polish law implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) will be resubmitted to parliament and the president without unnecessary additions, advocating for the elimination of 'gold plating' from legislative practice.
The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) is being criticized by some as a tool for censorship, but proponents argue that such claims are unfounded and that the law actually safeguards freedom of expression.
Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.
The European Commission has expanded its list of heavily regulated digital platforms under the Digital Services Act, officially classifying ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as very large online platforms subject to stricter oversight.
The Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) received a total of 135 complaints in 2025 concerning potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). These complaints relate to various issues with digital content.
The European Commission has concluded that Elon Musk's social media platform X violated the Digital Services Act in 2025 and has given the company six months to comply with EU demands, including facilitating access to public data for eligible researchers.
Benoît Loutrel, a member of the French audiovisual and digital communication regulatory body (Arcom), discussed the EU Digital Services Act, emphasizing the need for a legal framework and coordination among regulators.
The Polish Sejm is set to resume work on implementing the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), marking another attempt after a presidential veto and disputes over new state powers concerning the internet, with a lack of a quick appeal path potentially being an issue.
The Children's Rights Alliance has called on Meta to engage with an investigation by Coimisiún na Meán into whether Instagram and Facebook platforms breached provisions of the Digital Services Act.
The European Digital Services Act (DSA), which includes measures for the protection of children and young people online, is among the topics being addressed by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT).
The European Union is reportedly evaluating stricter regulatory measures for OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, under its Digital Services Act.
Cyprus's radiotelevision and digital services authority is accepting applications from entities and organizations to act as 'trusted flaggers' of illegal online content, a component of the European Union's Digital Services Act.
X (formerly Twitter) is proposing modifications to its blue checkmark system after receiving a €120 million ($138 million) fine from the EU for deceptive design under the Digital Services Act.
European Commission Wants Your Free Speech. X Is In The Way Authored by Adina Portau via RealClearPolitics.ocm, Last week, Elon Musk’s X launched a landmark legal challenge against a $140 million fine issued by the European Commission last December under the Digital Services Act, an EU censorship law. The case was filed at the General Court of the EU, which hears high-stakes challenges to EU regulatory and enforcement actions. The commission claims the fine, the first to be i...
A spokesperson for the European Commission indicated that popular platforms like ChatGPT and Roblox could potentially be brought within the scope of the Digital Services Act (DSA), signaling broader regulatory oversight for digital services.
German state media authorities have classified AI providers like Google and Perplexity as intermediaries, requiring them to comply with the Media State Treaty, while Corint Media calls on the EU to remove liability privileges in the Digital Services Act.
The Digital Services Act (DSA) in Europe is setting up a two-tiered protection system, empowering both authorities and individuals with mechanisms for sanctions and compensation.
During a parliamentary discussion on implementing the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) in Poland, questions arose about ensuring swift court procedures for blocking online content. The Ministry of Digitization stated the law aims to enhance online safety.
Temu has rejected a €200 million fine imposed by the European Commission under the Digital Services Act, calling the penalty disproportionate and not reflective of its current systems.
The European Commission has made a preliminary finding that Meta violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to diligently identify, assess, and mitigate risks for minors under 13 accessing its services.
Dimitrios Papastergiou, Greece's Minister of Digital Governance, highlighted measures for children's online safety and the European Digital Services Act (DSA) as key topics for the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT).
The European Union is reportedly weighing stricter regulatory measures for OpenAI, potentially bringing the artificial intelligence company under tighter scrutiny through its Digital Services Act.
La plateforme d’Elon Musk avait jusqu’à lundi 16 mars pour régler cette sanction, qu’il conteste, prononcée au nom du Digital Services Act.
The online gaming platform Roblox is under fire and will have to answer to the European Commission regarding accusations of being a 'pedocriminal haven.' The platform, criticized for insufficient protection of its young users, could soon be regulated under the Digital Services Act.
Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.