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EU Tackles Social Media's Impact with New Regulations

6/8/2025

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With over five billion users on social media in 2023, the platform's sway over politics, mental health, and the spread of misinformation has sparked urgent discussions. In response, EU policymakers are crafting regulations like the Digital Markets Act, while researchers are exploring innovative ways to assess these policies and their effects on society.

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Story summary

With over five billion users on social media in 2023, the platform's sway over politics, mental health, and the spread of misinformation has sparked urgent discussions. In response, EU policymakers are crafting regulations like the Digital Markets Act, while researchers are exploring innovative ways to assess these policies and their effects on society.