Microsoft Bing is under the EU scrutiny again for its generative AI risks on electoral processes, months after being exempted from DMA regulation for not being 'dominant enough'

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What you need to know

• The EU has issued a legally binding request to Microsoft seeking Bing's internal documents and data.
• The Commission states that the search engine is on its radar because its supercharged AI tools like Copilot and Image Creator from Designer could potentially be used to mislead and misinform voters about the forthcoming elections.
• Based on their findings, the EU could launch formal proceedings and subject Microsoft Bing to provisions introduced by the DSA (Digital Services Act).