The European Union watchdogs are keeping a close eye on social media algorithms. The news comes as regulators have requested leading social media giants TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat to provide more data about recommendation algorithms in place.

On Wednesday, the European Union requested more information from Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube about their respective algorithms for content

On Wednesday, the European Union (EU) expressed its worry with "harmful" content that is uploaded on Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, requestin

The European Union Commission on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, asked the social media platforms to share information about the parameters they used to recommend content to users.According to Reuters, the EU Commission requested information

The EU executive has started an investigation into social media network practices, given fears that vulnerable people are being fed fake news and content promoting self-harm.

The tech firms must provide the requested information by November 15, the EU said, after which the commission will decide on next steps, which could include fines.

Tengrinews.kz - The executive branch of the European Union has initiated an investigation into the operations of social media platforms, fearing that vulnerable individuals are being exposed to fake news and content promoting self-harm,

EU Commission is investigating YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok algorithms for amplifying systemic risks, and seeks transparency on content recommendation systems.

The EU Commission requested information on Wednesday from YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok on the parameters used by their algorithms to recommend content to users and their role in amplifying some systemic risks,