The European Commission has published draft rules that would require major online platforms to explain how they use artificial intelligence in content moderation and recommendation systems. The proposal is part of the bloc’s wider enforcement of the Digital Services Act, which aims to bring more accountability to large digital services.

According to the draft, companies could be asked to provide clearer information about the role AI plays in deciding what users see and how harmful material is filtered. The move reflects growing concern among EU regulators that automated systems can shape public discourse without enough transparency or oversight.

The rules are still in draft form and will need to move through the next stages of the EU process before becoming binding. If adopted, they could create new compliance demands for major platforms operating across Europe, especially those that rely heavily on algorithmic ranking and automated moderation.

The Commission’s plan adds to a broader push in Europe to tighten scrutiny of powerful tech companies and to make digital decision-making more visible to users and regulators alike.