Spain investigates X, Meta, and TikTok for child abuse via AI
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The Spanish government is investigating X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
The Spanish government announced it will investigate platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for the alleged dissemination of AI-generated child sexual abuse material. The information was disclosed by Spanish President Pedro Sánchez on his X account.
Sánchez stated that these platforms are compromising children's mental health and dignity. He emphasized the need to end the impunity of these tech giants. Earlier this month, measures aimed at protecting children online were announced, including a ban on social media access for those under 16.
Spain has joined a coalition of five European countries, called the “Coalition of the Digitally Willing,” to coordinate regulations across borders. The Prime Minister also revealed plans for a bill that would hold social media executives accountable for illegal content and the amplification of hate speech.
The investigations will assess potential legal violations by tools like Grok, from Elon Musk, and platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Spain plans to implement a system to track online hate speech and require more effective age verification systems.
This action by Spain reflects a growing global concern about child safety on social media and the misuse of AI technologies to create harmful content.
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