Facebook, now operating as Meta, is a principal subject of ongoing privacy debates. The company’s business model is fundamentally dependent on tracking user activity and monetising online behaviour. Media scrutiny, regulatory investigations and government inquiries consistently highlight the centrality of data practices to Meta’s operations, suggesting that significant reform is improbable in the immediate future.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance is developing along two main paths. The U.S. AI.gov Action Plan and the EU AI Act take very different approaches. The U.S. focuses on innovation, market forces, private sector leadership, and national security, relying on current laws and executive guidance instead of detailed bans. The EU uses strict, binding rules that prioritise fundamental rights and set precise requirements based on risk. These differences shape the governance models discussed in this analysis.
With the US cutting funding to quality news organisations across Europe and beyond, media outlets are seeking alternative revenue. Dr. Nina Shengelia examines how, despite limitations, using MCNs to optimise content for YouTube may help offset losses.
“Free speech absolutism,” as promoted by figures like Elon Musk, champions unrestricted expression but risks enabling disinformation and extremist rhetoric. Competitive authoritarian regimes exploit this lack of regulation to spread propaganda and erode democratic institutions from within. To counter these threats, the EU must enforce its regulatory frameworks, enhance media literacy, and strengthen international cooperation to protect the integrity of its digital space.
This blog post investigates the extraterritorial implications of the DSA for Georgia, focusing on the ‘Trusted Flagger’ mechanism under the DSA. This post highlights the value in setting up Social Media Council Georgia as by doing so Georgia can create a robust digital ecosystem that not only conforms with EU requirements but also upholds democratic principles and European ambitions.