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The European Parliament has revived a contentious bill to scan for child sexual abuse material online, sparking fierce debate between child protection advocates and privacy champions. A last-minute amendment exempts encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal, leaving both sides unsatisfied — supporters want a clean version, opponents fear rushed passage. High-profile figures from Germany to Elon Musk weigh in as tech giants brace for regulatory uncertainty. With the bill now heading to EU member states, the encryption loophole’s fate remains unclear — and the core tension between safeguarding children and preserving digital privacy endures.

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