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Big tech faces proposed duty of care for addictive platform designs

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A proposed digital duty of care legislation aims to hold big tech companies accountable for the addictive design of their platforms and the societal harms they cause. This initiative, inspired by UK and EU models, goes beyond simple algorithm opt-outs to mandate safer digital spaces, particularly for young people. The legislation would require platforms to conduct risk assessments, provide transparency to researchers, and face significant penalties for non-compliance, shifting the onus from consumers to the companies themselves. AI

IMPACT Could lead to stricter regulations on AI-driven addictive platform designs and increased transparency requirements.

RANK_REASON Legislative proposal for tech company accountability [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Big tech faces proposed duty of care for addictive platform designs

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoe Daniel ·

    An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. Big tech needs a duty of care over addictive designs | Zoe Daniel

    <p>As AI advances minute by minute and governments grapple with new developments they don’t know how to manage, holding big tech accountable becomes even more urgent</p><p>A digital duty of care is about a lot more than opting out of “the algorithm”. And after the simplistic and …

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