How do we create safer, more transparent online spaces? Is the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) the solution the world has been waiting for? And what impact is it already having on the digital landscape? In this episode of Zooming in on Hate, we explore The State of the Digital Services Act (DSA)—Europe’s groundbreaking legislation aimed at creating safer and more transparent online spaces.

We discuss:

• The DSA’s impact so far, including early signs of reduced toxicity on mainstream platforms.
• The challenges of regulating fringe platforms and the role of AI in monitoring hate speech.
• Insights from civil society organizations across Europe and their evolving role under the DSA.
• The introduction of trusted flaggers and how they fit into the broader framework of online regulation.

You’ll also hear from Daniel Heller of CEJI, who sheds light on the complexities of implementing the DSA and what it means for monitoring hate speech and disinformation. The DSA is still in its early stages, but its potential to transform the digital landscape is undeniable. Tune in as we unpack its progress, challenges, and what it could mean for the future of online safety.