EU regulation shaping accountability and safety for digital services
The FCC has ordered early license reviews for eight ABC stations, prompting ABC to accuse the agency of retaliating for politically unpopular content and urging broadcasters to uphold public-interest obligations. Former commissioners, civil‑liberties groups and advocacy organisations have filed opposing arguments; conservative groups warn the move could set a dangerous precedent for future administrations.
The European Commission has proposed a law to ban children under 13 from social media, allow 13–14-year-olds supervised "mini accounts" with time limits, and permit standalone accounts from 15. The proposal will require platforms to prove products are safe by design and could expose firms to fines and enforcement if they fail to comply.
The European Commission has fined X €120 million for deceptive blue‑check practices under the Digital Services Act. The U.S. Justice Department has filed to support X’s bid to annul the case at the EU General Court, marking a second recent intervention by the DOJ in Musk-owned ventures. The case tests EU tech rules and transatlantic regulatory frictions.