Algorithmic systems affect our experiences online.
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a legislative initiative by the European Union aimed at making the internet safer and protecting people’s rights online. Algorithmic transparency and accountability are key parts of this protection.
The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT) contributes with scientific and technical expertise to the European Commission's exclusive supervisory and enforcement role of the systemic obligations on designated Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) provided for under the DSA.
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Today, the European Commission preliminarily found both TikTok and Meta in breach of their obligation to grant researchers adequate access to public data under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
The Commission is requesting Snapchat, YouTube, Apple and Google to provide information on their age verification systems, as well as on how they prevent minors from accessing illegal products, including drugs or vapes, or harmful material, such as content promoting eating disorders.
JRC Researchers from the Algorithmic Transparency Unit returned from the world’s leading conference on recommender systems with one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field.
Under Article 40 of the Digital Services Act (DSA), vetted researchers will be able to request data from very large online platforms and search engines (VLOPs and VLOSEs) to conduct research on systemic risks in the EU.
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