資訊：歐盟對臉書和Ins的兒童安全問題展開調查

EU launches investigation into Facebook and Instagram over child safety

歐盟對 Facebook 和 Instagram 兒童安全問題展開調查
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The EU regulators announced on Thursday that Meta Platforms’ social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, will undergo investigation for potential violations of the EU online content rules about child safety, potentially resulting in significant fines. The scrutiny follows the EU’s implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) last year, which places greater responsibility on tech companies to address illegal and harmful content on their platforms.

歐盟監(jiān)管機構周四宣布Meta Platforms的社交媒體平臺Facebook和Instagram將因涉嫌違反歐盟有關兒童安全的在線內容規(guī)則而接受調查，這可能會導致巨額罰款。此次審查是在歐盟去年實施《數(shù)字服務法案》（DSA）之后進行的，該法案賦予科技公司更大的責任來解決其平臺上的非法和有害內容。

The European Commission has expressed concerns that Facebook and Instagram have not adequately addressed risks to children, prompting an in-depth investigation. Issues highlighted include the potential for the platforms’ systems and algorithms to promote behavioural addictions among children and facilitate access to inappropriate content, leading to what the Commission refers to as ‘rabbit-hole effects[*]’. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding Meta’s age assurance and verification methods.

歐盟委員會對Facebook和Instagram未能充分解決兒童面臨的風險表示擔憂，因此展開了深入調查。強調的問題包括平臺的系統(tǒng)和算法可能會促進兒童成癮和訪問不當內容的行為，從而導致委員會所說的“兔子洞效應[*]”。 此外，人們對Meta的年齡保障和驗證方法也提出了擔憂。

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is already under the EU scrutiny over election disinformation, particularly concerning the upcoming European Parliament elections. Violations of the DSA can result in fines of up to 6% of a company’s annual global turnover, indicating the seriousness with which the EU regulators are approaching these issues. Meta’s response to the investigation and any subsequent actions will be closely monitored as the EU seeks to enforce stricter regulations on tech giants to protect online users, especially children, from harm.

Meta（The EU regulators announced on Thursday that Meta Platforms’ social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, will undergo investigation for potential violations of the EU online content rules about child safety, potentially resulting in significant fines. The scrutiny follows the EU’s implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) last year, which places greater responsibility on tech companies to address illegal and harmful content on their platforms.

歐盟監(jiān)管機構周四宣布Meta Platforms的社交媒體平臺Facebook和Instagram將因涉嫌違反歐盟有關兒童安全的在線內容規(guī)則而接受調查，這可能會導致巨額罰款。此次審查是在歐盟去年實施《數(shù)字服務法案》（DSA）之后進行的，該法案賦予科技公司更大的責任來解決其平臺上的非法和有害內容。

The European Commission has expressed concerns that Facebook and Instagram have not adequately addressed risks to children, prompting an in-depth investigation. Issues highlighted include the potential for the platforms’ systems and algorithms to promote behavioural addictions among children and facilitate access to inappropriate content, leading to what the Commission refers to as ‘rabbit-hole effects*’. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding Meta’s age assurance and verification methods.

歐盟委員會對Facebook和Instagram未能充分解決兒童面臨的風險表示擔憂，因此展開了深入調查。強調的問題包括平臺的系統(tǒng)和算法可能會促進兒童成癮和訪問不當內容的行為，從而導致委員會所說的“兔子洞效應 *”。 此外，人們對Meta的年齡保障和驗證方法也提出了擔憂。

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is already under the EU scrutiny over election disinformation, particularly concerning the upcoming European Parliament elections. Violations of the DSA can result in fines of up to 6% of a company’s annual global turnover, indicating the seriousness with which the EU regulators are approaching these issues. Meta’s response to the investigation and any subsequent actions will be closely monitored as the EU seeks to enforce stricter regulations on tech giants to protect online users, especially children, from harm.

Meta（原名 Facebook）已經因有關選舉的虛假信息而受到歐盟的審查，特別是關于即將舉行的歐洲議會選舉的信息。違反DSA可能會導致公司被處以高達全球年營業(yè)額6%的罰款，這表明歐盟監(jiān)管機構正在嚴肅對待這些問題。隨著歐盟尋求對科技巨頭實施更嚴格的監(jiān)管，以避免在線用戶尤其是兒童受傷害。Meta對調查的回應以及任何后續(xù)行動都將受到密切關注。原名 Facebook）已經因有關選舉的虛假信息而受到歐盟的審查，特別是關于即將舉行的歐洲議會選舉的信息。違反DSA可能會導致公司被處以高達全球年營業(yè)額6%的罰款，這表明歐盟監(jiān)管機構正在嚴肅對待這些問題。隨著歐盟尋求對科技巨頭實施更嚴格的監(jiān)管，以避免在線用戶尤其是兒童受傷害。Meta對調查的回應以及任何后續(xù)行動都將受到密切關注。


*rabbit-hole effects: The rabbit hole effect refers to the fairy tale protagonist Alice entering endless holes one after another in order to chase rabbits. In the online environment, it metaphorically refers to users being attracted by platform content and algorithms, unable to leave easily, and gradually losing touch with real life.

*兔子洞效應：兔子洞效應指的是童話故事主角愛麗絲，為了追逐兔子，進入一個又一個無止盡的洞穴。 在網絡環(huán)境下，它比喻的是用戶被平臺內容和算法吸引，無法輕易離開，逐漸脫離現(xiàn)實生活。