News ecosystems: tackling unfinished business.

This article explores the impact of digital platforms like TikTok and YouTube on the consumption of news and information by young people. It raises concerns about the uncurated content that is served to users through algorithms and the potential implications for society. The author argues that while there have been regulatory efforts to address competition issues in the digital world, there is still a need for regulation in the information ecosystem. The article also discusses the role of AI in content creation and distribution and its potential impact on the reliability of information. Ultimately, the article suggests that the dominance of digital gatekeepers and the lack of quality control in user-generated content pose a threat to democracy and the exchange of ideas. It proposes several ideas for regulation, including limiting personalized advertising, strengthening platform responsibility, monitoring the use of AI, breaking up information monopolies, and implementing positive regulation to ensure a certain plurality and quality of information. The author also calls on European politicians to address toxic cultures on platforms and restrict the use of the internet and social media by children and young people. [Extracted from the article]