Media State Treaty: Tiktok, Youtube, Instagram: How Germany plans to intervene in Big Tech's algorithms
The federal states want to prescribe a quota for contributions from serious media to providers of digital platforms. What experts say about the prospects of success of the reform project.
The German states are planning to reform the country's media regulations to require digital giants like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to prioritize serious journalistic content in their recommendation systems. The proposed reform aims to ensure democratic principles such as diverse opinions are upheld. Under the plan, 20% of recommendations would feature content from recognized media outlets with a "public value" status, such as ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio, as well as some private media outlets like RTL and Netflix.
The move has sparked debate, with some arguing it would restrict the platforms' freedom to design their algorithms and others welcoming the attempt to promote high-quality content.
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