Tag: Transparency (behavior)

CybersecuritySoftware

EU Accuses Meta and TikTok of Digital Services Act Breaches, Threatens Hefty Fines

The European Commission has formally charged Meta and TikTok with multiple violations of the Digital Services Act. The allegations focus on restrictive data access for researchers and inadequate illegal content reporting systems. Both companies face potential fines up to 6% of their global annual turnover if they fail to address the concerns.

Major Platforms Face EU Scrutiny Over Compliance Issues

The European Commission has formally charged technology giants Meta and TikTok with violations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), according to official reports. Sources indicate that both companies could face substantial financial penalties—potentially up to 6% of their total worldwide annual turnover—if they fail to address the identified compliance issues within the specified timeframe.

by Darren Holt
BusinessInnovationScience

Scientists Defend Quantitative Emissions Benchmarks as Essential Climate Accountability Tool

Climate scientists are pushing back against calls to replace quantitative emissions benchmarks with more flexible approaches. According to their analysis, standardized metrics provide essential transparency and resistance to corporate gaming that narrative-based alternatives cannot match.

The Case for Quantitative Climate Accountability

Climate researchers are defending quantitative emissions benchmarking as an essential tool for corporate climate accountability, despite acknowledging its imperfections. According to reports in Nature Climate Change, scientists argue that while recent methodological critiques raise legitimate concerns, standardized quantitative benchmarks remain indispensable for credible, science-based corporate climate action.

by Darren Holt
Energy PolicySociety

Public Trust in Institutions Erodes Amid Regulatory Gaps and Digital Misinformation Crisis

Researchers warn that public trust in institutions continues to deteriorate as regulatory developments fail to keep pace with technological changes. The rise of AI and social media’s “attention-seeking economy” are identified as key drivers of this trust crisis, with experts calling for improved governance and accountability measures.

Global Trust Crisis Deepens Amid Regulatory Challenges

Public confidence in governance structures, institutions, and media continues to decline worldwide as regulatory frameworks struggle to adapt to rapid technological changes, according to recent analyses. Sources indicate that this erosion of public trust stems from multiple factors including the accelerated development of artificial intelligence and social media platforms that prioritize engagement over accuracy.

by Natalie Brooks