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Strengthening the European Union by Regulating the Digital Single Market

Published:2023-06-07 Issue:2 Volume:69 Page:107-123
ISSN:2336-6478
Container-title:AUC IURIDICA
language:en
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Author:

Denemark Jaroslav

Abstract

Polarization of the society is nowadays easier than ever due to the strong influence of social media. Opaque algorithms personalize news feed of users through massive data processing and thus creating effects that are fueling extremization of opinions. Negative effects of social media can be used by third parties to influence society to achieve their goals, however antidemocratic. Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act aim to regulate Digital Single Market through fair competition and consumer protection regulation. This regulation can have significant impact on the democratic deficit of the European Union as it has potential to eradicate analyzed negative effects of social media on the polarization of society.

Publisher

Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press

Subject

Law

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