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Spain to Investigate X, Meta, and TikTok Over AI-Generated Abuse

The Canberra Times

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18 Feb 2026
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18 Feb 2026, 04:45 am

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Prosecutors in Spain will investigate social media platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual...

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The article addresses a legal investigation by Spanish prosecutors into social media giants X, Meta, and TikTok concerning the dissemination of AI-generated child sexual abuse material. This signifies the growing global concern over AI-generated content, emphasizing the necessity to regulate and curtail potential harms from advanced AI technologies. Although primarily focused on digital content regulation, this probe highlights the broader challenge of ensuring AI systems do not facilitate illegal activities. The investigation can influence global AI governance, especially in the context of preventing the misuse of AI in creating harmful content.

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