Dawning Digital Data Access via New EU Law
The Data Services Act allows for legally-mandated access to data so that independent social scientists can study the online public square.
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The Data Services Act allows for legally-mandated access to data so that independent social scientists can study the online public square.
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On Wednesday, Congress was treated to the unfamiliar spectacle of highly intelligent people talking about platform regulation. The hearing: "Platform Transparency: Understanding the Impact of Social Media."
Two California Democratic lawmakers took separate aim Tuesday at pandemic disinformation they argue receives a broad audience and misplaced credibility through social media platforms — rejecting concerns that their legislation might carry free speech or business privacy considerations. Sen. Richard Pan’s proposal, which still is being finalized, would require online platforms like Facebook to publicly…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two California Democratic lawmakers took separate aim Tuesday...