European Parliament committees are moving quickly on a draft law that would force major AI platforms to explain how they moderate user-generated content. The push reflects growing concern in Brussels over the power of large AI systems to shape what users see, remove, or amplify online.

According to Reuters, lawmakers want clearer disclosure obligations for companies that run large AI services, including details on moderation practices and decision-making processes. The goal is to increase transparency around systems that increasingly influence digital speech and information access.

The legislation is being fast-tracked ahead of the summer recess, with a final vote expected before lawmakers break. If approved, the measure would add another layer of oversight to the European Union’s expanding tech rulebook and could set a precedent for other regulators weighing similar requirements.

The debate comes as governments worldwide struggle to balance innovation, platform accountability, and free expression in an era where AI tools are increasingly used to filter, rank, and remove online content.