资讯：欧盟对脸书和Ins的儿童安全问题展开调查

EU launches investigation into Facebook and Instagram over child safety

欧盟对 Facebook 和 Instagram 儿童安全问题展开调查
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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.

欧盟监管机构周四宣布Meta Platforms的社交媒体平台Facebook和Instagram将因涉嫌违反欧盟有关儿童安全的在线内容规则而接受调查，这可能会导致巨额罚款。此次审查是在欧盟去年实施《数字服务法案》（DSA）之后进行的，该法案赋予科技公司更大的责任来解决其平台上的非法和有害内容。

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.

欧盟委员会对Facebook和Instagram未能充分解决儿童面临的风险表示担忧，因此展开了深入调查。强调的问题包括平台的系统和算法可能会促进儿童成瘾和访问不当内容的行为，从而导致委员会所说的“兔子洞效应[*]”。 此外，人们对Meta的年龄保障和验证方法也提出了担忧。

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.

欧盟监管机构周四宣布Meta Platforms的社交媒体平台Facebook和Instagram将因涉嫌违反欧盟有关儿童安全的在线内容规则而接受调查，这可能会导致巨额罚款。此次审查是在欧盟去年实施《数字服务法案》（DSA）之后进行的，该法案赋予科技公司更大的责任来解决其平台上的非法和有害内容。

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.

欧盟委员会对Facebook和Instagram未能充分解决儿童面临的风险表示担忧，因此展开了深入调查。强调的问题包括平台的系统和算法可能会促进儿童成瘾和访问不当内容的行为，从而导致委员会所说的“兔子洞效应 *”。 此外，人们对Meta的年龄保障和验证方法也提出了担忧。

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）已经因有关选举的虚假信息而受到欧盟的审查，特别是关于即将举行的欧洲议会选举的信息。违反DSA可能会导致公司被处以高达全球年营业额6%的罚款，这表明欧盟监管机构正在严肃对待这些问题。随着欧盟寻求对科技巨头实施更严格的监管，以避免在线用户尤其是儿童受伤害。Meta对调查的回应以及任何后续行动都将受到密切关注。原名 Facebook）已经因有关选举的虚假信息而受到欧盟的审查，特别是关于即将举行的欧洲议会选举的信息。违反DSA可能会导致公司被处以高达全球年营业额6%的罚款，这表明欧盟监管机构正在严肃对待这些问题。随着欧盟寻求对科技巨头实施更严格的监管，以避免在线用户尤其是儿童受伤害。Meta对调查的回应以及任何后续行动都将受到密切关注。


*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.

*兔子洞效应：兔子洞效应指的是童话故事主角爱丽丝，为了追逐兔子，进入一个又一个无止尽的洞穴。 在网络环境下，它比喻的是用户被平台内容和算法吸引，无法轻易离开，逐渐脱离现实生活。