Government Involvement in Online Identity and Recommender Systems

Exploring the implications of the EU Commission's investigations into age verification, digital wallets, and recommender systems on companies like Metas, while raising concerns about surveillance and privacy. The chapter delves into the debate over digital IDs versus traditional forms of identification, focusing on the development of the EU's digital identity wallet and its impact on privacy and surveillance. It also touches on the complexity of online speech, digital IDs, and the challenges faced by platforms with millions of users like Facebook Meta in complying with regulations and risk assessments.