The Implications of the Digital Services Act for the Open Internet

The era of the open internet as a decentralized technology platform for individuals is over. The Digital Services Act is a major threat to internet freedom. The Act allows governments to control and scrutinize online activities. It restricts personalized web experiences for minors and allows evaluations of algorithms and open access to data by third-party researchers. This gives the government excessive power to regulate and access personal information. The Act poses serious implications for internet services and the quality of online experiences. It shifts the role of government to policing and restricting internet content and services.