Spain Cracks Down on AI Child Abuse Material, Targets Tech Giants

Spain's government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has ordered an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. This reflects a wider European regulatory crackdown on big tech companies for harmful and illegal content, as other nations intensify similar actions.

Spain has launched an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok, suspecting their involvement in distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the move as part of a larger crackdown on harmful content on the internet, accused regulators.

TikTok has publicly condemned the sharing of such material. A company spokesperson emphasized TikTok's advanced systems aimed at stopping exploitation of young users. However, representatives for X and Meta have yet to comment on the allegations.

Further, a formal EU inquiry into Elon Musk's X platform focuses on its xAI chatbot, suspected of generating harmful content. These moves underline a growing international crackdown galvanizing action against the proliferation of illegal content in the digital space.

(With inputs from agencies.)