EU brings down the hammer on big tech as tough rules kick in

The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) compels major tech companies to police content, protect users against disinformation and hate speech, and be more transparent about their services and algorithms.

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8/24/2023

Big Tech isn’t ready for landmark EU rules that take effect tomorrow [Updated]

The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) could force major tech platforms like Meta, TikTok, Google, Apple, and Amazon to choose between heavy fines and disrupting their core business models, as they are required to provide transparency and accountability, making it easier for users to opt out of recommendation systems and banning repeat offenders. However, platforms are not adequately prepared to comply with the DSA, raising questions about the effectiveness of enforcement.

8/25/2023

This Dutchman moved to San Francisco a year ago to help tech giants prepare for new EU rules

The European Union's senior envoy for digital to the U.S., Gerard de Graaf, has been working with tech giants to prepare them for the implementation of The Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to reduce the spread of illegal online content and provide more accountability; de Graaf has noted a greater respect and understanding for the EU's position, especially regarding generative AI, and major tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have shown signs of taking the DSA seriously.

8/25/2023

All hail the new EU law that lets social media users quiet quit the algorithm

Users in the European Union now have the option to decline personalized content feeds on mainstream social networks, thanks to the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA), with platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat offering non-personalized chronological news feeds in compliance with the law.