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EU Lawmakers Reject Chat Control, But Big Tech Can Still Scan Messages
A majority of European lawmakers voted against the 'chat control' bill that would allow scanning private messages for child abuse material. Despite the vote, companies can still implement the scanning technology voluntarily. The bill remains a contentious issue in EU tech regulation.
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The vote is a symbolic win for privacy, but without a binding ban, the door remains open for mass surveillance by tech giants.
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