Washington accuses the European Commission of regulatory overreach, while Brussels maintains the platform breached transparency rules, Anadolu Agency reports.
Neal Mohan says YouTube has its own long-standing safety investments and does not plan to join a multistate agreement focused on protecting young users.
Draft legislation would let users switch off recommendation algorithms, with fines for tech firms that do not comply.
Tech leaders are proposing coordination to slow AI development, but critics warn this resembles corporate strategies to evade competition law.
Glenn Micallef, the European Union’s commissioner overseeing youth and intergenerational fairness, said the bloc will not shy away from pushing tech companies on child protection measures, according to an interview with Anadolu Agency.
White House reportedly warns against fines on US tech firms as Australia considers rules requiring platforms to let users opt out of algorithm-driven feeds and remove harmful content.