Spanish PM Announces New Rules to Curb Social Media Abuses
In a video message shared on US social media company X, Sanchez described recent events as an “unprecedented moment for Spain’s democracy.” He said, “This week, something unprecedented in the history of our democracies has happened: a tech oligarch has infiltrated the phones of millions of Spanish citizens to tell them what to think. This is a serious example of the abuses of interference that we are trying to combat.”
Sanchez criticized social media as having “become a kind of Wild West in a failed state,” noting that some platforms harbor thousands of channels dedicated to criminal activities, including pornography and violence. He also raised concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence, saying, “We have seen how artificial intelligence is being used by these applications to create fake nudes, even of minors, how they spy on us, how they steal our data, and how the platforms rake in profits by amplifying hate and disinformation.”
The government has unveiled five measures aimed at “protecting minors and ending impunity in digital environments.” These steps include working with the Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate crimes on social media, prosecuting the manipulation of algorithms that exploit personal data without consent, and taking legal action against companies that refuse to remove illegal content. Additional initiatives involve creating “the first database of hate and polarization” and restricting platform access for users under 16.
Sanchez acknowledged the immense wealth and influence of major tech companies but affirmed the government’s resolve, stating, “We know that this tech elite has more money and even more power than many countries, but our determination is stronger than their pockets. So we are going to move forward despite their threats.”
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