The European Union has imposed its first penalties under the Digital Markets Act, fining Apple and Meta a total of 700 million euros. Apple faces a 500-million-euro fine for restricting developer communication regarding alternative offers in app sales, while Meta is fined 200 million euros for its controversial model requiring users to either pay for ad-free access or accept targeted ads. These fines result from a year-long investigation by the European Commission to enforce DMA compliance, emphasizing the bloc's intent to regulate Big Tech power while warning of potential tensions with the U.S.
Apple has been fined 500 million euros for restricting how app developers communicate with users about alternative sales, violating the Digital Markets Act.
Meta was fined 200 million euros due to its pay or consent model, forcing EU users to either pay for ad-free access or consent to targeted ads.
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