EU's Child Safety Law Expires, Tech Firms in Limbo
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EUs Child Safety Law Expires, Big Tech Vows to Continue Scanning
The European Parliament allowed a crucial law to lapse, which permitted tech giants to scan messages for child abuse material, grooming, and sextortion. Despite the expiration, major players like Google, Meta, Snap, and Microsoft pledged to continue voluntary scanning. However, privacy advocates warn of mass surveillance risks, while child safety groups fear a surge in abuse cases due to reduced detection. The laws expiration follows years of debate on balancing privacy rights and child protection, leaving tech firms in limbo and potentially emboldening predators.
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