By Júlia Tar and Sara Brandstätter ( February 5, 2025, 17:56 GMT | Insight) -- Social media platforms X and TikTok are facing mass lawsuits under three EU laws: the EU’s Digital Services Act, the General Data Protection Regulation and the AI Act. In focus are the platforms' alleged “unlawful practices,” such as fueling disinformation, manipulation of users and lack of child protection. The lawsuits are filed by the Dutch Foundation of Market Information Research, or SOMI, in Germany.Social media platforms X and TikTok are facing four collective lawsuits under the EU’s Digital Services Act, the GDPR and the AI Act....
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