digital-services-act

The European Union's framework for regulating online platforms, covering transparency obligations, content moderation, algorithmic accountability, and risk assessments for large services. Content here examines how the DSA applies to AI systems, search functionality, and recommender algorithms, including where undisclosed practices may breach its rules. Expect legal analysis, compliance implications, and comparisons with regulatory approaches in other jurisdictions.

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Undisclosed, Unconsented, Possibly Unlawful: What AI "Web Search" Hides From You

Six policy documents from two major AI platforms contain zero disclosures about search result filtering. Legal analysis across the US, EU, and Brazil finds the practice likely violates transparency obligations in two of three jurisdictions.