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Bluesky Faces EU Transparency Rule Violation

By  Milcah   Tanimu

Bluesky, a rapidly growing social media platform, is accused by the European Union (EU) of breaching transparency regulations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). According to reports, Bluesky failed to provide critical information, including user numbers within the EU and details about its legal establishment.

Non-Compliance with DSA Requirements

The EU mandates that all platforms, including smaller ones like Bluesky, maintain a dedicated page displaying their EU user statistics and legal establishment details. However, Bluesky has not adhered to this rule, as confirmed by an EU Commission spokesperson.

“This is not the case for Bluesky as of today,” the spokesperson stated, emphasizing the importance of transparency for accountability in the digital space.

EU’s Response to Bluesky‘s Violation

The EU Commission has yet to directly engage with Bluesky but has asked member states to investigate the platform’s compliance. Failure to meet DSA requirements could lead to financial penalties or restricted access to EU markets, posing significant challenges to Bluesky’s expansion plans.

About Bluesky

Initially launched as a Twitter project to decentralize social media, Bluesky became an independent entity with a focus on user autonomy and privacy. Despite surpassing 20 million users, Bluesky faces criticism for non-compliance, threatening its growth and reputation.

Key Features of Bluesky

  • Customizable algorithmic feeds for personalized content.
  • Over 50,000 user-created feeds, showcasing content curation.
  • Commitment to user privacy by avoiding user data for AI training.
  • Internal AI tools focused solely on content moderation for safety.

Bluesky’s innovative approach has driven rapid growth, but its failure to comply with EU regulations may hinder its progress in a highly competitive market.

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