Platforms significantly impact societal fields such as politics, economics, and society at large, prompting growing efforts to regulate them. In 2024, the European Commission implemented the Digital Services Act to ensure data security, transparency, the prevention of hate speech, and the protection of human rights.

In this episode of Internet Governance Explained, we speak with Rita Gsenger, a researcher on platform regulation at the Weizenbaum Institute. She shares her insights, offering a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks for governing digital platforms.