The European Commission has provisionally found that TikTok is in breach of key provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing what it describes as the platform’s “addictive design.” The preliminary findings follow an investigation that has been ongoing since 2024 and also focus on TikTok’s algorithmic recommendation systems.
By Corinna Visser
Based on its preliminary findings in the investigation launched in 2024, the Commission has identified serious breaches of the DSA. TikTok’s algorithmic recommendation systems are also in the spotlight.
By Corinna Visser
In “The Wall Dancers,” author Yi-Ling Liu portrays a vibrant digital ecosystem that remains far more dynamic – despite censorship – than many in the West like to assume. China’s capacity for innovation, she argues, is still being underestimated.
By Fabian Peltsch
Autorin Yi-Ling Liu zeichnet in „The Wall Dancers“ das Bild eines lebendigen digitalen Ökosystems, das trotz Zensur weit dynamischer ist, als man im Westen gern annimmt. Noch immer werde Chinas Innovationsfähigkeit unterschätzt.
By Fabian Peltsch
More and more countries are taking their cue from Australia and introducing plans to ban minors from using social media. Spain is now one of them.
By Corinna Visser
A group of MEPs has leveled harsh criticism at the Commission’s work. They consider business models based on hate to be dangerous and are calling on the Commission to enforce the DSA more systematically.
By Corinna Visser
Young people in Australia are critical of the planned social media ban for under-16s. Many say they will bypass the age controls and are instead calling for more media education, stricter moderation and age-appropriate features.
By Vera Kraft
The Danish Council Presidency has removed the obligations for active detection from the draft CSA Regulation. Germany now wants to agree to this. Digital expert Breyer warns against chat control through the back door.
By Corinna Visser
Algorithms determine what news can be read on social media. Many digital politicians now consider their power to be too great – and are calling for more transparency and greater control by the Commission.
By Corinna Visser
