EU Charges Porn Sites, Probes Snapchat for Child Safety

0:00The European Union has charged four major adult websites, PornHub, StripChat, XNXX, and X videos with breaking digital rules by allowing children easy, access to pornographic material. Regulators say this violates the Digital Services Act, which demands stronger protections against harmful content, and the companies could face fines. Up to 6% of their worldwide yearly revenue. This comes after a 10-month investigation that uncovered sloppy risk checks for miners and useless self-check tools, like a quick click saying you're over 18. Simple warnings and blurred previews didn't cut it either, according to officials. EU tech leaders stress that kids are reaching this content at younger ages, so platforms need solid, privacy-friendly age checks to block them out. The goal is to make sure miners stay safe from exposure. Meanwhile, the same regulators launched a probe into Snapchat Thursday, worried its age systems failed to keep 13 and under-users off or shield.

1:01Teens from predators and criminals posing online. They also question if it properly flags under 17s for safer experiences. These moves highlight growing pressure on tech giants to prioritize child safety across borders, with investigations ongoing and potential penalties, looming large, stay informed with Toronto News today. AI-powered updates.