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Spain Moves to Regulate AI Algorithms, Musk Calls Sanchez Tyrant

5/13/2026

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Oscar Lopez, Spain's digital transformation minister, announced a plan to require tech firms to disclose algorithmic processes and to curb high-risk AI.
The proposal moves forward as a bill regulating social-media algorithms and high-risk AI advances through parliament.
In February, Spain suggested banning teenage social-media use and holding platform executives personally liable for hate-speech content.
Elon Musk called Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a tyrant in response to the regulations.

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Oscar Lopez, Spain's digital transformation minister, announced a plan to require tech firms to disclose algorithmic processes and to curb high-risk AI.
The proposal moves forward as a bill regulating social-media algorithms and high-risk AI advances through parliament.
In February, Spain suggested banning teenage social-media use and holding platform executives personally liable for hate-speech content.
Elon Musk called Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a tyrant in response to the regulations.