Google research
Independent research into Google’s platform behaviour — gathered from the watchdogs who produced it. Filter by organisation, topic or DSA article, then read the source.
6 reports
- Access Now· Dec 2025· X/Twitter, Meta, YouTube, Google, Cross-platform
War profiteers: online ads and the machinery of propaganda for war
Examines how governments deploy war propaganda through online advertising and argues platforms bear responsibility under international human rights law to prevent monetizing it.
Ad Transparency & FraudMisinformation & Disinformation - EU DisinfoLab· Nov 2025· Meta, Google
Malicious semi-compliance as the platform approach to EU regulation
Argues big tech feigns compliance with the DSA while sidestepping its intent through 'malicious semi-compliance.'
Platform Compliance & Governance - Mozilla· Aug 2024· TikTok, X/Twitter, Meta, YouTube, Google, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Cross-platform, Other
Public Data Access Programs: A First Look
First systematic evaluation of 19 platforms' researcher data-access programs; access varies widely and data quality is poor.
Data Access & Research ToolsArt. 40 — Researcher data access - Check First· May 2024· TikTok, Meta, Google, Cross-platform
Confusing Google predictions and unbalanced politics on TikTok and Instagram
CrossOver Finland analysis found politically unbalanced content on TikTok and Instagram alongside confusing Google search predictions ahead of the 2024 elections.
Election IntegrityAlgorithmic Harm & Recommender Systems - Mozilla· Apr 2024· TikTok, X/Twitter, Meta, YouTube, Google, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Cross-platform, Other
Full Disclosure: Stress Testing Tech Platforms' Ad Repositories
With CheckFirst: tested ad-transparency tools of 11 companies; none rated 'ready,' with major data gaps and inaccuracies.
Ad Transparency & FraudPlatform Compliance & GovernanceArt. 39 — Ad transparency - Check First· Apr 2024· TikTok, Meta, Google, Cross-platform
Mozilla commissions CheckFirst to conduct a stress test of Ad Repositories
First comprehensive report on DSA-strengthened platform ad libraries, finding the ad transparency tools failing to meet their intended purpose.
Ad Transparency & FraudPlatform Compliance & GovernanceArt. 39 — Ad transparency