Digital Services Act
Governs recommender systems and algorithmic amplification with transparency, risk-assessment and audit duties for large platforms — a core rulebook for AI-driven content ranking and moderation.
Overview
Governs recommender systems and algorithmic amplification with transparency, risk-assessment and audit duties for large platforms — a core rulebook for AI-driven content ranking and moderation.
Key dates
- Nov 16, 2022Entered into force
- Aug 25, 2023Obligations apply to very large platforms & search engines
- Feb 17, 2024Fully applicable to all in-scope services
Risk areas addressed
Who it applies to
Online intermediaries and platforms serving EU users; stricter duties for Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (45M+ EU users).
Penalties & enforcement
Up to 6% of global annual turnover.
Enforced by: European Commission & national Digital Services Coordinators
Whatever your exposure to EU DSA, the practical work is the same: inventory the AI systems in scope, map them to concrete obligations, and keep the evidence to show it. A structured AI governance programme — risk assessments, documentation and continuous monitoring — turns a moving regulatory target into a repeatable process.