19 october 2024
European Commission demands information on recommendation algorithms from TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat
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European Commission wants to know more about YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok On October 2, 2024, the European Commission asked YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok to share detailed information about their recommendation algorithms. This is part of the requirements of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to ensure transparency of platforms and protect users. What are recommendation algorithms and why is it important? Recommendation algorithms are the mechanisms that show you new videos, stories, or posts based on what you've already watched or liked. The Commission wants to find out how these algorithms work and whether they can have a negative impact on users. It is about possible risks to mental health, the spread of harmful content, and how platforms influence social and political processes. YouTube and Snapchat under the watchful eye of regulators YouTube and Snapchat have to share information...