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The European Union has accused Meta of failing to adequately prevent underage users, particularly those under 13, from accessing Facebook and Instagram. The EU is threatening the company with substantial fines if it does not take more effective measures to protect children online.
A criminal gang in Gujarat is accused of employing advanced AI platforms, including Gemini AI and Meta AI, to create high-quality deepfake videos with "eye-blink" animations, enabling them to hijack victim identities.
The European Parliament has supported proposals to increase the EU's long-term budget and introduce new taxes to fund farming and poorer regions. These plans are expected to lead to disagreements with member states, including Germany.
China has blocked Meta's proposed $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus AI, leading to the deal being called off. This move is seen as a significant development in the ongoing US-China tech rivalry and has prompted a Chinese billionaire to overhaul the AI start-up.
Google and Meta are experiencing a significant surge in their digital advertising businesses, attributed to artificial intelligence automating marketing processes and driving record sales.
The EU formally unblocked a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their opposition, a move that underscores the deeply political nature of EU enlargement, as also seen with Montenegro.
European Union countries and lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on proposed artificial intelligence regulations. The negotiations were unable to secure a deal even on a "watered-down" version of the rules.
In an interview with Le Monde, President Maia Sandu advocates for the European integration of Moldova, Ukraine and the Western Balkans to withstand Russian pressure.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is collaborating with Meta and the police to investigate the case of an edited image of the Sultan of Selangor.