AI ‘nudifier ban’ will protect women and children in EU
Today, the European Parliament is expected to adopt its position on the updated Artificial Intelligence Act, the AI Omnibus, in the mini plenary session in Brussels. After a Greens/EFA initiative during the negotiations, the text includes a ban on using and introducing apps for “nudifier” purposes, which allow the creation of nude and sexual audiovisual material of a person based on only a photograph.
Greens/EFA victory against AI misuse
Today, the Committees on Internal Market (IMCO) and Civil Liberties (LIBE) have just voted on the European Parliament’s position on the Artificial Intelligence Omnibus, which, thanks to a Greens/EFA initiative, includes a ban on misusing AI tools for nudification purposes.
Greens/EFA secure huge win for privacy
Today, the European Parliament has just voted to extend the temporary derogation from the ePrivacy Directive, also called ‘ChatControl 1’. A crucial amendment tabled by the Greens/EFA Group was able to implement more privacy-friendly, targeted solutions to protect children online instead of indiscriminatory and ineffective mass scanning of citizens' private communication.
Greens/EFA urge immediate ceasefire in Iran war
The Greens/EFA Group is deeply concerned by the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East resulting from the use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran and Iran’s retaliation across the region. This war risks leading to a military escalation in the broader Middle East, wherein civilians will suffer the most.
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PFAS in Wine, Water & Makeup: How We Can Ban Forever Chemicals From Our Lives
One of the biggest problems with PFAS is their persistence. These chemicals stay in the environment for years — often decades — without breaking down. That means once they get into rivers, lakes or soil, they’re very difficult to remove. Rain can carry them into groundwater and, from there, into our drinking water.