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

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.