Waze, the navigation app owned by Alphabet $GOOG, is demonstrating its commitment to intensify efforts against illegal online content. Having reached a key user threshold as defined by the European Union's new technological regulations, the company now faces stricter oversight. Meanwhile, adult content platforms such are expected to comply with less rigorous requirements due to a drop in their user numbers.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms Inc. $META, has announced significant growth in active users across the European Union. According to the latest report, between June and December 2024, the platform averaged 46.8 million monthly active users in 27 EU countries. This milestone has led to WhatsApp being recognized as a "very large online platform" under the Digital Services Act (DSA), introducing new regulatory responsibilities for the company.