Spain to probe X, Meta, TikTok over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

The Spanish government has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media platforms X, Meta and ‌TikTok for ⁠allegedly spreading ⁠AI-generated child sexual abuse material, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday.

The announcement comes as European regulators are ​cracking down on big tech companies, alleging the prevalence of abusive practices on online platforms ranging from ​anti-competitive behaviour in digital advertising to deliberate design of addictive features on social media.

The three companies named by Sanchez did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment.