Online Safety and Pro-Competition Regulation: Friends or Foes?

Does regulating social media for user safety conflict with fostering competitive digital markets? Contrary to the misconception that the two goals are at odds, this article contends that emerging pro-competitive regulations, aimed at establishing a level digital playing field, can coexist and even complement efforts to improve online safety, transparency, and accountability on social media platforms. It explores the interplay between these regulations, proposing a three-layer framework based on