On Wednesday, the EU Commission made requests for data from YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok about the factors taken into account by their algorithms when suggesting material to users.
The data requires info on suggesting material to users and how much of a role they play in exacerbating certain systemic risks, such as those pertaining to voting, mental health, and the safety of children.
The requests, filed in accordance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), "address the platforms' efforts to lessen the potential impact of their recommender systems on the distribution of illegal material.
The EU stated that the IT companies must submit the needed data by November 15 in order for the commission to decide on the next course of action, which may involve fines.
Information derived and inspired from: Reuters
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