Tech Giants Continue Scanning User Communications for Child Abuse Material Despite Expired EU Regulations

The legal basis for indiscriminate scanning of user communications to detect child abuse material in the EU has expired. Major tech companies, including Google, Meta, and Microsoft, continue the practice despite the lapse of these regulations. The scanning involves automated analysis of messaging content without specific cause or suspicion. No specific technical methods, dates, or compliance mechanisms were detailed in the report. The article highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding mass surveillance measures under the term "Chatkontrolle."