Big Tech accused of stonewalling European researchers on social media data
European researchers have accused major tech companies including TikTok, X, and Meta of failing to provide legally mandated data access for social media research. The companies' refusal to cooperate appears to violate European regulations requiring transparency and data sharing for academic study. This stonewalling undermines efforts to independently assess the societal impact of these platforms.
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Big Tech accused of stonewalling European social media researchers
European researchers have accused major technology companies including TikTok, X, and Meta of failing to provide data they are legally obligated to share under European regulations. The stonewalling prevents independent study of these platforms' algorithms, content moderation practices, and potential harms. This compliance failure raises concerns about corporate accountability and the enforcement of digital regulation in Europe.
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