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📣In case you missed it📣

1️⃣ EU KIDS Act: platforms must be safe for children by design
The proposal prohibits social media platforms from accessing children under the age of 13 and sets an EU-wide minimum age for minors to open an account of their own at the age of 15. Now, service providers will have to show that their services are age-appropriate and safe by design.

2️⃣ State of the Union 2026
President von der Leyen put Europe's digital future centre stage, with AI, innovation and online safety among the priorities for the year ahead.

3️⃣ Youth Policy Dialogue on protecting young people online
EVP Virkkunen and Commissioner Micallef met young people and content creators in Brussels to discuss cyberbullying, age verification, platform responsibility and the mental health of young people.

4️⃣ €200 million to strengthen the EU-Greenland partnership
The new Global Gateway package will support better satellite and cable connectivity, hydropower and critical raw materials, alongside education, fisheries and everyday priorities like housing and small businesses. by @digitaleu

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📣In case you missed it📣

1️⃣ New AI transparency rules apply
AI chatbots now tell users they are dealing with AI, not a human. Deepfakes and AI-generated content must be clearly labelled, helping people recognise altered or created material.

2️⃣ #NotOnOurFeed: a new campaign against cyberbullying
Live until 25 September, the Better Internet for Kids campaign brings young people, parents and teachers together with resources, real-life stories and webinars, also addressing AI-related abuse.

3️⃣ EVP Virkkunen at gamescom in Cologne
She joined the opening ceremony of the world's biggest gaming event to celebrate the value of Europe's video games industry and reaffirmed the EU's commitment to consumer and minor protection.

4️⃣ New DSA study on online marketplaces
A call for tenders is open until 23 September for research on how the design of the largest online marketplaces influences user behaviour on features required by the DSA. by @digitaleu

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2 months ago

📣In case you missed it📣

1️⃣ New Action Plan on Cybersecurity and AI.
This new initiative aims to strengthen the EU's cybersecurity, by addressing vulnerabilities with the development of safe and responsible advanced AI, and scaling up AI capabilities for cybersecurity.

2️⃣ AliExpress fined €550 million for breaching the Digital Services Act.
The company failed to comply with the rules on the assessment and mitigation of risks linked to the dissemination of illegal products, such as unsafe toys and dangerous cosmetics.

3️⃣ AI Act rules enforcement begins.
Providers must address risks of large-scale harm and provide information to competent authorities. Chatbots must tell users they are interacting with AI. Deepfakes must be labelled. AI-generated or altered content must carry machine-readable marks.

4️⃣ First call to establish up to seven AI Gigafactories.
The Gigafactories will be established across Europe, backed by €30+ billion in EU, national and private investment. A step forward in strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty. by @digitaleu

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3 months ago

🍁 Any holidays planned this autumn?

Whether you are wandering through pumpkin patches in Germany, picking chestnuts in France, or snuggling up under a blanket in a small cabin in Sweden watching your favourite vampire film (it's hoa hoa hoa season after all), you can use your data, call and send SMS at no extra charge across the EU!

With #RoamLikeAtHome, stay connected with your loved ones back home, just like you would at home.

And the same conditions apply in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Moldova and Ukraine. by @digitaleu

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AI is changing our lives. Europe is setting the rules.

The EU AI Act aims to protect our rights and support innovation we can trust. Swipe to see why it matters and what’s happening now. by @digitaleu

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📲 Is that call really from your bank?
💬 Is that message really from the delivery service?
💶 Is your friend really asking for money?

Cyber threats are everywhere, and staying alert is more important than ever.

From verifying links to calls to being cautious with unknown numbers, simple steps can help you stay safer online.

Check out these 5 tips ↔️

Have you or someone you know been affected by a cybercrime? Discover how to report it in your country: link in bio.

#CyberSecMonth by @digitaleu

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The share of firms using AI in EU strategic sectors grew from 7% in 2021 to 18% in 2025.

We just published a new analysis on AI uptake and barriers to use in the strategic sectors, covered by the Apply AI strategy.

Our main findings:

- The sectors with the highest AI use are media, energy and electronic, while mobility, tourism and agri-food lag behind.

- The growth of AI use is mainly driven by LLMs as they have become cheaper and more accessible.

- Capital-intensive industries, requiring sophisticated computing infrastructure, have higher AI uptake than labour-intensive sectors, based on people and skills. by @digitaleu

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3 days ago

In Europe, you choose what you see and how long you scroll:

✅ Non-personalised feed
✅ No endless scrolling
✅ Effective screen-time tools

What does the Digital Services Act (DSA) do for you?

Check the link in bio to discover the rules in action. by @digitaleu

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Our digital lives are an important part of our mental wellbeing. It's time to face the impact:

▪️89% of young Europeans use social media daily
▪️Heavy social media use is associated with a ~60% higher risk of depression among young people
▪️Passive and intensive social media use is linked to increased loneliness

The evidence is clear. So is our responsibility. The Digital Services Act (DSA) is helping make digital platforms safer by design:

🔸Easy flagging of illegal content
🔸Enhanced protection for minors
🔸Ban on dark patterns and addictive features

🔗 Tips to find a healthier digital balance: link in bio. by @digitaleu

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42.3% of EU internet users have encountered hostile or degrading messages online.

Much of this hostility targeted people based on their political views, ethnicity, or identity.

What we see online can affect our mental well-being. That's why the EU is working to make digital spaces safer for everyone through the Digital Service Act (DSA), which:

✅ Makes it easier to report illegal content.
✅ Requires the largest online platforms to address risks to mental well-being.
✅ Strengthens protections for children and teenagers against online risks.

Learn more about your rights online and how the DSA protects them: link in bio.

Data via @eu_eurostat
#WorldMentalHealthDay

Corrigendum: Data not available for Denmark, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Italy and Spain. by @digitaleu

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7 days ago

Cyber threats are becoming more professionalised and aggressive - and that means we have to be more alert than ever.

In 2025:

🔸 73% of the incidents targeted essential organisations
🔸 Emerging AI models are facilitating malicious activity
🔸 Geopolitical developments heavily influenced cybercrime and cyberespionage
🔸 Public administration is still the most targeted sector in the EU

Read the full report during this #CyberSecMonth: link in bio. by @digitaleu

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8 days ago

First impressions count. Especially with AI.

The EU rules on AI transparency are making it easier to know when AI is involved. If you’re interacting with an AI agent, the system must let you know. If it’s a deepfake, it must carry a detectable mark.

The goal? Helping you make informed choices, know when to trust AI, and spot potential misinformation or deception.

Curious to know more? 🔗link in bio! by @digitaleu

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