AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBig Tech Under EU Pressure: The European Commission says Meta’s Facebook and Instagram breach the Digital Services Act with “addictive design” defaults like autoplay and infinite scroll, and warns it could fine the company up to 6% of global annual revenue unless it changes how recommendations and screen-time controls work. Privacy Fight in the Courts: The ECtHR ruled that a football club’s criticism of a referee can be protected free speech, cautioning against restrictions that could chill debate in sport. Child Safety Online: The EU’s push to scan messages for child abuse content keeps moving through politics despite repeated pushback, with new votes extending the regime. Health & Regulation: The EMA flags a small increased meningioma risk for contraceptives containing desogestrel or etonogestrel, prompting label warnings and new guidance. Climate Shock: Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the past decade, with Spain’s deadly blazes again highlighting how heat and drought are worsening the toll. Culture & Work: Cyprus’ cultural sector employment matches the EU average, while Malta’s new equal pay rules ban asking job applicants about prior salary. Music & Society: A coalition has introduced voluntary labels to mark AI-generated vs AI-assisted sound recordings.
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