( July 2, 2026, 10:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Changes to terms and conditions, content moderation and design features such as blurring or warning labels, are among the most used techniques by online platforms to improve safety for minors online in the EU, the Board for Digital Services, an independent advisory group set up by the EU's digital services law, said in an annual report highlighting the systemic risks present on very large online platforms and search engines. The report said the risks include the spread of illegal content, and the impact of design-related choices, which can contribute to or exacerbate risks to child safety online.Statement follows, report attached....
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