Overview

• The EU has requested detailed information from Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube about their content recommendation algorithms.
• Platforms must provide data on how their algorithms amplify risks related to minors, mental health, and illegal content.
• Snapchat and YouTube are asked to explain the parameters of their recommender systems and their role in spreading harmful content.
• TikTok must detail measures to prevent manipulation by bad actors and mitigate risks to elections and civic discourse.
• The platforms have until November 15 to comply, with potential formal investigations and fines if concerns are not addressed.