Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and TikTok were hit with complaints from European Union consumer groups on Thursday for allegedly failing to protect users from financial scams on their platforms. The move highlights growing pressure worldwide on Big Tech to do more to address ​the negative impacts of social media, particularly for children and vulnerable users. The complaints, filed by the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and 29 of its members in 27 European countries, were submitted to the European Commission and national regulators under the Digital Services Act, which requires large ⁠online platforms to ... (full story)