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Age prediction and identity checks are among OpenAI’s measures to protect young users.
As the social media age ban will take effect on 10 December 2025, the guidance sets the steps social media companies need to take to ensure compliance.
By 2030, only hyper-personalised AI campaigns or raw, human content will cut through. Middle-tier advertising will vanish entirely.
The aim of the establishment of committees is to ensure that online platforms protect personal data, monitor security incidents, ensure compliance, and improve transparency through regular meetings and user communication.
Users are turning selfies into collectible-style 3D figurines with Gemini's playful AI image transformation feature.
The aim of the campaign is to protect personal data and boost digital trust.
Analysts say the bulky design and high cost will limit sales but attract developers.
The AI-powered trainer is now in open beta on iOS and Android for Babbel subscribers.
The Path to Rebirth party says AI will oversee internal decisions but not dictate members’ political activity.
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Digital Technologies
From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on advanced and emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
Clusters of Policy topics
We unpack digital policy by exploring over 50 topics – from access and sustainable development to network security and the future of work – classified in 7 clusters.
Processes
Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.