European Parliament committees have approved changes that would tighten oversight of AI-driven content moderation systems under the bloc’s Digital Services Act. The proposed amendments focus on making platforms more transparent about how automated tools decide what users can see, remove, or restrict.

The measures also aim to strengthen accountability when those systems make mistakes or produce harmful results. Lawmakers backing the changes say companies should be clearer about the role AI plays in filtering content and should face stronger liability expectations when moderation tools fail to protect users.

The move reflects growing concern in Europe over the power of automated systems to shape online speech and public debate. Supporters argue that as platforms rely more heavily on AI, regulators need firmer rules to reduce opaque decision-making and give users a better understanding of how content is governed.

The amendments are part of a wider EU effort to update digital rules for the AI era. The proposal still faces additional steps before becoming law, but the committee vote signals momentum for stricter controls on automated moderation across major online services.