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EU Chief Warns of AI-Powered Hacking, Moves to Rein In Social Media

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BLUF

The EU is tightening regulations on both AI security risks and social media child safety amid warnings of escalating cyber threats.

NEWS

Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the risk of AI-driven hacking at an unprecedented scale during a recent address. Concurrently, the European Commission is advancing legislative measures to prevent social media platforms from exploiting minors.

Why I Care

Organizations operating in Europe face heightened compliance requirements and potential liability for AI security gaps or child safety failures. The convergence of AI threats and regulatory scrutiny increases operational risk for tech firms and platforms.

Next Steps

Compliance teams should audit current AI usage and data handling practices against upcoming EU standards immediately. Social media operators must review child safety protocols before new regulations take effect.

Ursula von der Leyen warns that advanced AI could unleash hacking on an unprecedented scale as Europe prepares new protections against social media’s “capture” of children. The post EU Chief Warns of AI-Powered Hacking, Moves to Rein In Social Media appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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