A very large online platform (VLOP) is an online platform with exceptional reach and influence over people in the European Union. It receives the strictest obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). section 10.30
The DSA requires platforms to assess risks, describe mitigation efforts, and undergo third-party audits. For VLOPs, it emphasizes transparency, algorithmic accountability, and content moderation. section 10.30
VLOP regulation focuses on:
- Identifying systematic risks created by platform design and service provision. section 10.30
- Examining whether algorithmic recommendation systems contribute to harms such as disinformation. section 10.30
- Applying the heaviest requirements to dominant platforms while leaving smaller businesses more room to innovate. section 10.30
Recommendation systems and disinformation
If an AI content recommendation system helps spread disinformation, the platform may face fines under the DSA and must address the associated systematic risk. section 10.30
