A new briefing from a multidisciplinary group of independent researchers, civil society experts, technologists and designers, led by Panoptykon and People vs Big Tech, exploring what would a healthy social network look and feel like with recommender systems that show users the content they really want to see, rather than content based on predatory and addictive design features.
Very large online platforms are gearing up to present their inaugural risk assessments to the European Commission by the end of August 2023, as mandated by the new Digital Services Act. This is a critical opportunity to ensure that platforms address the harms connected to their recommender systems as a matter of priority.
As the Digital Services Act (DSA) comes into force, 56 civil society organisations urge the European Commission to ensure effective enforcement, outlining pivotal elements for implementation in a year crucial for democracy.
New polling reveals 70% of adults in France support a ban on the use of people’s sensitive personal data in online targeted advertising.
The European Parliament moves to curtail invasive advertising and block loopholes that would worsen vulnerability to disinformation attacks.
YouGov poll reveals small business leaders are uncomfortable with Facebook and Google’s tracking-based advertising
A proposed "media exemption" amendment will lead to greater online disinformation attacks against EU citizens.
We take a look back at the origins and key actions from our movement’s first six months – with an eye to what will happen next in 2022.
A roundtable panel examines the unique challenges faced -- and impact created -- by women in tech who choose to come forward.
Ahead of the DSA vote, online platform priorities continue to enable rampant abuse, sexism, and racism.
The tech titan has run print ads worth €6.8 million in Germany alone since European lawmakers began discussing new rules for digital platforms.
As global leaders convene to set stronger emission goals at COP26, a new report reveals the alarming growth of climate misinformation on the world’s most popular platform.
How the pending Digital Services Act can address algorithmic harms exposed by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen.
The recently published Tech Worker Handbook offers essential support for individuals considering whether they should come forward in the public interest.
6 campaigners highlight marginalised people’s exclusion from the process of writing the rules that govern the online experience.
New research exposes the prevalence of Instagram posts promoting eating disorders, plastic surgery, and skin whitening products to young women.
A new guide sent to all MEPs reveals what Big Tech lobbyists are saying about the DSA/DMA and why it’s wrong.
Recently deployed Twitter bot set to monitor Big Tech’s disproportionate access to EU legislators in the lead-up to the DSA/DMA votes.
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