By analysing data governance models and inherent properties of data, we point towards public data commons as the model securing European values and increasing sharing.
Research articles on GOVERNANCE
This article considers the unique challenges of platform policies aimed at the off-platform misbehaviour of users through the case of Twitch.
How have app stores governed the global app response to the coronavirus pandemic? An exploratory systematic mapping of COVID-19 pandemic response apps.
The spread of hate speech and disinformation on social media has contributed to inflaming conflicts and mass atrocities as seen in Myanmar. Is the doctrine of information intervention a solution to escalations of violence?
This research investigates EU member states’ preferences and coalitions in recent negotiations of the Council of the EU related to the digital single market.
Recommendation algorithms potentially amplifying extremist content has become a policy concern in recent years. We conduct a novel empirical experiment on three platforms (YouTube, Reddit, and Gab) to test this phenomenon. We find that YouTube’s “Recommended for you” system does promote extreme content. We synthesise the findings into the policy debate and argue that co-regulation may provide some solutions.
Black box algorithms and the rights of individuals: no easy solution to the “explainability” problem
The design of modern machine learning systems should take into account not only their effectiveness in solving a given problem, but also their impact on the rights of individuals. Implementing this goal may involve applying technical solutions proven in the IT industry, such as event logs or certification frameworks.
The CJEU judgements in the ‘Uber’ and ‘Airbnb’ cases may help to determine whether platform operators bear liability towards platform customers and on what grounds.
This article seeks to establish a more desirable paradigm for addressing disinformation online, by leveraging the theories of financial services regulation.
TikTok is at the centre of a geopolitical contest between the US and China. What can this platform controversy tell us about the future distribution of power in the digital environment?