‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

The EU Parliament rejected extending a law allowing tech firms to scan for child sexual abuse material, creating a legal gap. Experts warn this could significantly reduce abuse reports, mirroring a 58% drop during a similar gap in 2021. Companies like Google, Meta, Snap, and Microsoft criticized the EU's decision as an 'irresponsible failure'.