Systemic Risk Reporting: A System in Crisis?
AI summary of the linked articleThe first DSA systemic risk reports from the largest online platforms have been published, and the article argues they offer little value in their current form because the framework gives companies wide latitude to define risks and mitigation. Using TikTok's report on the Romanian election as an example, the article notes that TikTok dedicates eight pages to election risks but defines them around election misinformation without mentioning coordinated inauthentic behavior or recommender system manipulation. It also says the external audit by KPMG could not assess TikTok's compliance because of two pending European Commission investigations. The article calls for joint benchmarks, standardized methodologies and civil society involvement. |
1 comment mishaSubmitter Instead of relying on platforms or regulators to define how risks should be conceptualized and mitigated, a joint approach is needed—one that builds on expertise by civil society, academics and activists, and emphasizes best practices. A collaborative approach would help make sense of these complex challenges and how they can be addressed in ways that strengthen users’ rights and protect fundamental rights. |