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politics11 days ago•5 min saved

California lawmakers push sweeping AI and social-media curbs as session ends

Democratic lawmakers in California advanced more than two dozen AI- and social-media-related bills aimed at limiting addictive features for minors, tightening age verification, expanding platform and chatbot liability, and regulating AI in education, employment surveillance, pricing, and healthcare. Gov. Newsom must decide which to sign by month’s end, a move that could signal his approach to tech policy ahead of a potential 2028 presidential bid; OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly reached out to Newsom about concerns with some measures.

via NBC News|

#ai-regulation #california #legislation

world6 months ago•3 min saved

EU launches sweeping probe into Shein over child-like dolls, weapons and risky design

The European Commission launched a formal investigation under the Digital Services Act into Shein, examining whether the Chinese online marketplace allowed sale of illegal items such as child-like sex dolls, weapons, unsafe toys and cosmetics, and whether it failed to assess and mitigate risks. The probe also scrutinizes Shein’s platform design and recommender system for potential harms, while Ireland’s regulator seeks information on protections for minors. Shein says it is cooperating and has implemented age checks and other safety measures; violations could carry penalties up to 6% of global revenue.

via politico.eu|

#digital-services-act #minors-protection #online-marketplace

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok's Failure to Protect Minors Online

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into TikTok over concerns that the platform is not adequately protecting minors and may be breaching the Digital Services Act. The EC alleges that TikTok's algorithm and recommender systems may lead minors to harmful content, and its age verification system may be subpar. The investigation could lead to measures requiring TikTok to update its age-verification system and default privacy settings for minors, with potential fines of up to 6 percent of its global turnover. TikTok has stated its commitment to working with experts to keep young people safe on its platform and to address the issues raised by the EC.

via Ars Technica|

#digital-services-act #eu #investigation