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I think the regulations have changed already. In that case it is called the Digital Service Act. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Services_Act https://en.w
by prmoustache 3y ago
I think the regulations have changed already. In that case it is called the Digital Service Act.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Services_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Services_Act
- _heimdall 3y agoIf I'm not mistaken the DSA is focused on content moderation and how content algorithms work. This article describes EU concerns having to do with whether or not the app is addictive, I'm not really sure if that falls under how the algorithm works so much as how users respond to it. That said, this app and so many other social media apps are trash. People should be choosing not to use them regardless of regulations.
- prmoustache 3y agoThe article mention directly a tweet from Thierry Breton: https://twitter.com/ThierryBreton/status/1780585191108423941 https://twitter.com/ThierryBreton/status/1780585191108423941 We have just sent a request for information regarding the launch of #TikTokLite. We will spare no effort to protect minors under the #DSA. 'Is social media "lite" as addictive and toxic as cigarettes "light"? We have just sent a request for information regarding the launch of #TikTokLite. We will spare no effort to protect minors under the #DSA.'
- _heimdall 3y agoA tweet really doesn't say if the DSA applies here though, politicians attempt to misuse laws and regulations all the time. My reading of the DSA is that is is primarily about disclosure of how content algorithms work, not the impact on users. I could very well be wrong there, but a tweet claiming they want to use the DSA as enforcement there doesn't really clarify anything unfortunately.