EU Tightens AI and Social Media Rules: Bans, Age Limits, and Global Charter Gaps
The European Union is advancing several regulations on artificial intelligence and social media, including plans to ban nudifying AI tools and impose a minimum age for social media inspired by Australia. OpenAI granted the EU access to its advanced models after cybersecurity concerns, while a global AI charter signed by 88 countries lacks binding safety commitments.
According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a ban on social media in the EU could take effect this summer. She noted that the EU can look to Australia, a pioneer in the field, for inspiration on imposing a minimum age for social media use.
Additionally, Europe is preparing to ban AI that undresses people, following the Grok scandal. The ban, included in proposals reviewed by POLITICO, could come into force as early as this summer.
OpenAI has offered the European Union access to its most advanced artificial intelligence. In recent weeks, European cybersecurity authorities had been unable to access several advanced models, raising concerns. The new agreement addresses these worries.
Meanwhile, the 88 signatories of the global AI charter signed at the Indian summit have avoided any binding safety commitments. The declaration recognizes the importance of AI system safety but does not provide any compulsory measures.
