Spain Probes X, Meta, TikTok Over AI Child Abuse Content

• Spanish government orders prosecutors to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
• Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated the state cannot allow platforms to undermine children's mental health, dignity, and rights, emphasizing an end to these giants' impunity.
• Prosecutors will examine crimes related to the creation and dissemination of child pornography using AI on these platforms.
• The move comes amidst increasing European scrutiny of tech companies over issues like anti-competitive behavior, addictive design, and harmful content.
• Spain previously proposed banning social media access for users under 16, with strong public support for stricter age limits.