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Posted on February 17, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 17, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleSpain is investigating X, Meta, and TikTok for AI-generated child abuse material. The probe, announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, highlights concerns over AI's role in harmful content.
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Spanish government has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a post on his X account on Tuesday.
(Reporting by David Latona; Editing by Joe Bavier)
AI-generated content refers to text, images, or videos created by artificial intelligence algorithms, often used in various applications, including social media and marketing.
Child sexual abuse material refers to any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor, which is illegal and harmful.
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
A social media platform is an online service that allows users to create, share, and interact with content and other users, such as Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
An investigation is a systematic inquiry to uncover facts or gather information about a specific issue, often conducted by law enforcement or regulatory bodies.
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