In Milan, one of the first collective lawsuits in Europe focused on the protection of minors in the digital environment is getting underway. The initiative, brought by family associations and a group of parents, challenges the conduct of major digital platforms, alleging that they have failed to implement effective measures to prevent children’s access and […]
European monetary authorities have reinforced warnings to the financial sector about the need for fast adaptation to a new landscape of cyber risks driven by artificial intelligence. According to a supervisory representative, the lack of access to certain models requires an even more immediate response from institutions. The warning comes at a time when organizations […]
The role of digital platforms has moved to the center of the regulatory debate on the protection of children and adolescents, within the scope of the Permanent Committee on Children and Youth (COPEIJ). The meeting brought together representatives from state prosecutors’ offices and the Federal Public Ministry to discuss national strategies in response to the […]
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has announced a draft regulation targeting the development of “digital humans,” establishing guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in this type of technology. The proposal includes, among other requirements, a mandatory obligation to clearly identify such content, a prohibition on the use of third-party personal data without consent, […]
A Los Angeles jury has issued a ruling in a high-profile case involving Meta Platforms and Google, in which the legal responsibility of digital platforms for potential impacts on the mental health of users – particularly adolescents – was at issue. The dispute centered on the design of features in products such as Instagram and […]
Through the launch of Call for Input No. 1/2026, Anatel is seeking to collect data, opinions, and technical information from industry players and experts, including both telecommunications companies and big techs. Contributions may be submitted until June 25, 2026. The initiative aims to develop a deeper understanding of how traffic generated by major digital platforms […]
A recent ruling by the Court of Justice of Minas Gerais examined a case involving the unauthorized sharing of a video on a social media platform, accompanied by offensive comments, which prompted the filing of a lawsuit seeking content removal and compensation for moral damages. Even after the initial removal of the material, the responsible […]
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has launched a public consultation to gather contributions from society on the Brazilian User Guide on Artificial Intelligence, a document designed to provide accessible guidance on the conscious and safe use of AI systems in everyday life. The initiative makes the full version of the guide available […]
On March 6, 2026, Indonesia’s Minister of Communications, Meutya Hafid, announced that the government will restrict access by children and adolescents under the age of 16 to digital platforms. The measure will take effect on March 28, and accounts of users under 16 on platforms classified as “high risk” will be gradually deactivated from that […]
On March 2, 2026, the UK government launched a national public consultation on the use of digital technologies by children and adolescents. The initiative targets both young people and adults and aims to gather views and proposals on how to better protect minors online. Topics covered include platform features, restrictions on minors’ use of chatbots, […]
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has updated the resolutions governing electoral advertising for the 2026 General Elections, introducing unprecedented provisions on the use of generative artificial intelligence in the electoral context. The key innovation is the imposition of preventive obligations on major digital platforms. For the first time, technology companies are expressly required to anticipate […]
Several new rules came into effect in Brazil to protect children and adolescents in the digital environment. The Digital ECA entered into force on March 17; the following day, the Federal Government issued Decree No. 12,880/2026; and on March 20, the ANPD released its first practical guidance, along with an enforcement timeline. The guidance is […]