Swartz's law : the rise of AI censors -- Carceral communications law : freedom and censors in the public sphere -- Coordinated inauthentic activity : private police and political dissent -- The freedom of reach : kingly power versus knowledge commons -- Locking the web "open" : paths to a...

"This book charts the rise and fall of the 'sharing economy', the controversial lobbying tactics used by the central companies and the backlash seen so far. It offers key policy recommendations and presents state-of-the-art knowledge around the past, present and future of the platform economy."

Digital governance is a public concern, yet under private control. After numerous scandals, all stakeholders in the European Union (EU) agreed to establish a "novel constitution for the internet" that would effectively constrain the power of large platforms. Yet the Digital Services Act (DSA)...

As Europe advances its green and care transitions, digital labour platforms increasingly mediate services such as recycling, EV charging, eldercare, and childcare. This chapter examines how these platforms reshape labour markets, challenge regulatory frameworks, and create new risks for workers,...