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EU Alleges Meta Violated Digital Regulations Over Content Moderation Failures

European regulators have formally accused Meta Platforms of failing to comply with the Digital Services Act by maintaining inadequate systems for reporting illegal content. The preliminary findings suggest Facebook and Instagram lack accessible mechanisms for flagging material like child exploitation content. Meta disputes the allegations while continuing negotiations with EU authorities.

EU Regulatory Action Against Meta

The European Union has taken formal steps against Meta Platforms, alleging the social media giant failed to properly police illegal content across its networks, according to official statements released Friday. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive body, indicated that both Facebook and Instagram lacked sufficient mechanisms for users to report prohibited material, including content related to child sexual abuse and terrorist activities. Sources close to the matter suggest this could lead to substantial financial penalties under the EU’s landmark Digital Services Act.

by Elisa Romero
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Threads Expands DM Features to EU Users, Adds Group Chat Capabilities

Threads is rolling out direct messaging features to European Union users after months of delay. The platform has also introduced group chat functionality supporting up to 50 participants with customizable names and enhanced privacy controls.

Threads Messaging Expansion Reaches European Markets

Threads is finally bringing its direct messaging capabilities to users in the European Union after initially launching the feature in July, according to reports from the platform’s development team. Sources indicate that EU users will gain access to the messaging system over the coming days, marking a significant expansion of the platform’s communication features across global markets.

by Nathan Cole
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Apple Discontinues Clips App After Seven Years | TechCrunch Analysis

Apple has officially discontinued its Clips video editing app, removing it from the App Store and ending future updates. Existing users can still access the app but are encouraged to export their content as support winds down.

Apple has officially discontinued its Clips video editing app, marking the end of a seven-year run for the company’s social media-focused video creation tool. The tech giant has removed Clips from the App Store and confirmed it will no longer provide updates, signaling a strategic shift in Apple’s approach to content creation software.

What Happened to Apple’s Clips App?

by Nathan Cole