The European Commission will conduct an investigation into the possible influx of robotic algorithms and platforms TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat. They suspect that fake news and content can propagate self-deception.
RBC-Ukraine informs about this in a letter to the press service of the European Commission.
It is indicated that the investigation will be carried out within the limits of the Law EU about digital services. Zokrema, representatives of TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat have published news about how their video recommendation algorithms work.
“Platforms are responsible for assessing and carefully addressing the risks associated with their recommendation systems, including risks for the mental health of clients and the distribution of harmful content,” said the informant.
3 okrema, language about content , which is “connected with the electoral process and the huge discourse.” Companies also face a worldwide increase in illegal content – drug advertising, hate speech, etc.
The informant stated that YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok may be able to provide the requested information until November 15th. In the event that this does not happen, or false data will be given, they are threatened with fines according to EU legislation.
TikTok in the EU
TikTok has recently suspended payments to users for interacting with the TikTok Lite add-on Since the European Commission has launched a review These functions are in compliance with the new rules for content moderation in the EU.
It is also important to investigate the protection of short-lived ones on TikTok. According to the DSA law, the European Commission can immediately stop the robot service from being disrupted.
Trying to protect TikTok from the US for the same reasons
In China, US President Joe Biden signed a law that makes it possible to protect TikTok from the US, the same Other foreign add-ons and platforms may be available.
For more details about what is wrong with TikTok and about its threats to national security, read the materials of RBC-Ukraine (Styler project).
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