Due to the creation and distribution of child sexual exploitation content, Spain is pursuing legal action against X, Meta, and TikTok.
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The Spanish government has ordered the public prosecutor’s office to open an official investigation into the platforms ‘X’, ‘Meta’, and ‘TikTok’ following accusations related to the creation and distribution of AI-generated child sexual exploitation content.
It was explained via an official account that the Council of Ministers will activate Article 8 of the Statute of the Public Prosecutor’s Office to pursue these companies, confirming that these platforms have become a direct threat to the mental health, dignity, and rights of minors, and emphasizing that “the impunity of giants must end.”
This measure comes within the broader context of actions launched since the beginning of February to protect children in the digital space. Among the most prominent proposals is the move to completely ban minors under the age of sixteen from accessing social networks.
Despite the necessity of this step to protect the youth, technology experts point to complex logistical and legal challenges facing its implementation, especially concerning age verification mechanisms and digital privacy protection.
A Digital Social Contract in Europe
Spain is following in the footsteps of countries like France, which imposes restrictions on those under fifteen, and Australia, which raised the ban age to sixteen. The United Kingdom has also recently joined, announcing plans to accelerate legislation preventing teenagers under sixteen from accessing these platforms, with expectations for the law to come into effect after next summer.
– Indonesia blocks ‘X’ ‘temporarily’ due to pornographic content
– Spain intends to criminalize sexually explicit clips developed using ‘deepfake’ technology
– The European Union tightens rules on three pornographic sites under the Digital Services Act
These investigations place AI algorithms under the microscope of legal accountability, especially with increasing reports about these tools’ ability to produce pornographic ‘deepfake’ content targeting minors.
While the concerned companies have remained silent so far, observers believe Europe is moving towards drafting a new digital social contract, placing child safety above commercial interests, which could lead to billion-dollar fines or radical changes in how these platforms operate.
Spain
Spain is a southwestern European country with a rich and layered history, shaped by Roman rule, the Moorish Al-Andalus period, and its later role as a global colonial empire. Its diverse cultural heritage is reflected in iconic sites like the Alhambra palace, Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, and historic pilgrimage routes such as the Camino de Santiago.
X
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Meta
Meta is a technology company founded in 2021, but it is the parent entity of the social media platform Facebook, which was originally launched by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. The company’s name change to Meta reflects its strategic shift toward building the “metaverse,” a vision for interconnected virtual and augmented reality experiences.
TikTok
TikTok is a social media platform for sharing short-form videos, launched internationally in 2018 by the Chinese company ByteDance after merging with its predecessor, Musical.ly. It rapidly grew into a global cultural phenomenon, significantly influencing music, trends, and digital entertainment.
France
France is a Western European nation with a rich history dating back to ancient Gaul, later evolving through monarchies, revolutions, and empires to become a modern republic. It is globally renowned for its influential art, philosophy, cuisine, and cultural landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles.
Australia
Australia is a continent and nation with a rich Indigenous history spanning over 65,000 years, followed by British colonization beginning in 1788. It is known for its unique ecosystems, iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Uluru, and a modern multicultural society shaped by waves of immigration.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a sovereign nation comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with a history shaped by the Acts of Union in 1707 and 1800. It emerged as a global power during the British Empire and is known for its constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. Its cultural influence is vast, encompassing literature, music, and historic landmarks like Stonehenge and the Tower of London.
Indonesia
Indonesia is a Southeast Asian archipelago of over 17,000 islands, historically shaped by powerful Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms like Srivijaya and Majapahit, followed by centuries of Dutch colonial rule. It gained independence in 1945 and is now the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, renowned for its immense cultural and linguistic diversity across its many islands.
European Union
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 European countries, founded after World War II to foster economic cooperation and prevent future conflict. It has evolved from the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951 into a major supranational entity with a single market, a common currency used by 20 members, and shared policies on various issues.
