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Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

Apple is accused of having a smartphone market monopoly.

The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple for stifling competition. [ more ]

The Verge

Why Spotify is still fighting with Apple in Europe

Spotify's legal battle with Apple in the EU over App Store restrictions has intensified, leading to changes in the music streaming service's interface and pricing information. [ more ]

ajc

2 weeks ago

Marketing

Republican U.S. House committee seeks records from Coca-Cola in 'censorship' probe

Spotify faced boycott calls, musicians pulled songs, advertisers silent. Jordan investigates Coke, antitrust actions. Committee targets online censorship of conservative views. [ more ]

Above the Law

Morning Docket: 05.03.24

Free speech and legal implications intersect in various controversial cases. [ more ]

Above the Law

Morning Docket: 04.04.24

M&A activity boosting Biglaw profits

Kirkland remains ahead of competitors [ more ]

Above the Law

How Did Hermes Wind Up In This Hot Antitrust Mess?

Customers challenge Hermès for requiring purchases of ancillary products to buy Birkin handbags.

Plaintiffs allege that Hermès uses tactics like hiding Birkin bags and incentivizing sales associates to push more products. [ more ]

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The Verge

Rabbit, Humane, and the iPad

The AI gadget revolution may be facing setbacks. The fast-paced AI industry makes one question its future direction beyond smartphones. [ more ]

Daily Kos

2 weeks ago

AI's Problems Are Antitrust Problems

Tech giants leveraging AI to monopolize and drive usage of their cloud services, leading to potential harm for consumers. [ more ]

Above the Law

3 weeks ago

London politics

Finance Docket: FTC Chair Appears On The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Slams Tech Monopolies

Stewart's comeback sparks nostalgic sentiments among viewers. His interview with FTC Chair Khan delves into big tech, antitrust, and AI impact on jobs. [ more ]

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GSMArena.com

3 weeks ago

Japan is also targeting Apple for antitrust practices

Countries like Japan are increasing fines for monopolistic practices, pressuring Apple to open iOS for third-party app stores. [ more ]

New York Post

Apple slammed with lawsuits from iPhone customers after landmark DOJ antitrust suit

Apple faces new consumer lawsuits alleging monopolization of smartphone market.

Lawsuits echo the Justice Department's antitrust claims against Apple. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Apple's green bubbles targeted by DOJ in lawsuit over iPhone "monopoly"

Apple accused of limiting messaging interoperability with Android smartphones

Apple's messaging app functionality deliberately degraded for non-Apple users [ more ]

TechCrunch

DOJ calls out Apple for breaking iMessage-on-Android solution, Beeper | TechCrunch

Apple's battle against Beeper shows its control over third-party innovation.

DOJ lawsuit against Apple highlights anti-competitive behavior in blocking cross-platform messaging. [ more ]

Developer Tech News

3 weeks ago

Apple responds to accusation of skirting antitrust ruling

Apple requests dismissal of Epic Games complaint over antitrust ruling. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Cadent to Acquire AdTheorent; Microsoft to Separate Teams and Office Amid Antitrust Scrutiny; Google to Destroy Data to Settle Chrome Incognito Tracking Lawsuit

Cadent acquires AdTheorent to form omnichannel audience activation platform for advertising markets.

Microsoft separates Teams and Office globally due to antitrust concerns; Google settles Chrome incognito tracking lawsuit. [ more ]

The Verge

Will the Apple antitrust suit affect your phone's security?

Apple warns DOJ's actions could compromise user security.

DOJ accuses Apple of compromising privacy for financial gain. [ more ]

Developer Tech News

Apple refutes all of the DoJ's antitrust claims

Apple refutes DoJ's antitrust claims by defending its practices

Apple highlights user privacy and developer opportunities in response to DoJ's allegations [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

EU to investigate Apple, Google, Meta under new digital law

EU regulators probing Apple, Google, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act

Violation penalties under DMA can be as high as 10% of global annual turnover

Focus on the need for Big Tech companies to ensure a level playing field and offer more choices to users. [ more ]

WIRED

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Apple's iMessage Encryption Puts Its Security Practices in the DOJ's Crosshairs

Apple's privacy features criticized in DOJ antitrust lawsuit

DOJ accuses Apple of limiting competition through security and privacy features [ more ]

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TechCrunch

The DOJ's case against Apple adds to a growing pile of antitrust problems for Cupertino | TechCrunch

Apple faces antitrust scrutiny globally

EU fined Apple close to $2 billion in a case from Spotify complaints [ more ]

TNW | Data-Security

EU to fine Apple 500M amid big tech smackdown

The EU is set to fine Apple €500mn for anticompetitive behavior in its music streaming business.

Apple allegedly limited choice and stifled innovation on the App Store, leading to higher charges for competitors like Spotify. [ more ]

www.france24.com

US files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over iPhone 'monopoly'

The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 states sued Apple for alleged smartphone market monopoly.

Apple faces antitrust allegations regarding its App Store commissions and smartphone market dominance. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Digital life

The government wants to save Android users from those embarrassing green bubbles in iMessage

Apple is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general for alleged antitrust violations.

The lawsuit claims Apple's iMessage 'green bubble' causes social stigma and degrades user experience for non-iPhone users. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

U.S. judge says Google must face some advertisers' antitrust claims, dismisses others

Google must face ad exchange market monopolization lawsuit

Judge dismissed some antitrust claims on ad-buying tools [ more ]

SiliconANGLE

Google is facing $2.3M lawsuit from dozens of European media companies over ad practices - SiliconANGLE

European media companies sue Google for €2.1 billion alleging financial losses due to advertising practices.

Google facing multiple fines and lawsuits in Europe and the U.S. over antitrust concerns. [ more ]

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New York Post

Apple in talks to use Google Gemini AI on iPhones despite 'woke' images, antitrust concerns: report

Apple is in talks to add Google's Gemini AI product to iPhones.

Apple has held talks with OpenAI for a potential AI partnership. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Apple to Face 427m Fine over Spotify Antitrust Complaint; Paramount & Comcast Discussing Streaming Merger; Big Tech Agree to New AI Pact

Apple faces €500m fine over Spotify complaint

Paramount and Comcast discussing streaming merger

Tech giants agree to prevent AI for political disruption [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Federal Trade Commission Launches Inquiry Into A.I. Deals by Tech Giants

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the investments made by Microsoft, Amazon, and Google in AI start-ups OpenAI and Anthropic.

Regulators are looking into how these deals alter the competitive landscape and may inform future antitrust investigations.

The inquiry aims to understand how partnerships and investments allow tech giants to rapidly expand their influence in AI. [ more ]

The Drum

Experts deem Apple's $2bn fine over Spotify complaint empty optics - or DMA plan rebuke

European Commission fined Apple $2bn for anti-competitive App Store practices.

Apple's anti-steering provisions negatively affect music streaming competition. [ more ]

sfist.com

Apple Slapped With $2 Billion Fine In EU Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Apple Music Practices

Apple fined $2 billion by EU for anti-competitive behavior

Spotify files complaint against Apple to EU for unfair practices [ more ]

TNW | Ecosystems

EU hits Apple with first-ever fine: 1.8B for stifling music streaming

The EU fined Apple €1.8bn for anticompetitive behavior towards music streaming rivals.

Apple was found to have violated EU antitrust rules by restricting developers from informing consumers about alternative, cheaper music services outside the App Store. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

EU hits Apple with $2bn antitrust fine following Spotify complaint

Apple fined over 1.8 billion euros by EU for antitrust violation following Spotify complaint.

Apple restricted music streaming services in the App Store, leading to the first-ever antitrust fine by Brussels. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Apple faces record $539m fine from EU amid competition probe

Apple faces potential $539 million fine from EU over alleged antitrust violations related to App Store.

European Commission likely to find Apple violated antitrust laws with App Store rules favoring its own payment system. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Google Settles Smaller Lawsuits as It Prepares for More Antitrust Fights

Google facing multiple legal challenges and settlements

Recent lawsuits include privacy, antitrust, and patent infringement claims [ more ]

Digiday

morePrivacy professionals

Privacy and AI policies to watch in 2024

2024 will be a busy year for tracking new privacy laws at international, national, and state levels, in addition to regulations around AI and antitrust.

Google is planning to deprecate third-party cookies and has begun testing a Tracking Protection feature to block them before a full phase-out in the second half of 2024. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Apple fined almost $2B by the EU in music streaming antitrust probe | CBC News

The EU fined Apple $2 billion for antitrust violations favoring its own music service.

The EU enacted new regulations to prevent tech giants from monopolizing digital markets. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Why is Apple facing a 500m fine from EU over music streaming?

Apple to be fined $500 million for alleged anti-competitive behavior in the music streaming market

EU's investigation focuses on restrictions imposed by Apple on app developers such as Spotify [ more ]

time.com

Microsoft's OpenAI Ties Face Potential E.U. Merger Probe

Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI may face investigation by EU antitrust regulators.

The deep ties between Microsoft and OpenAI have raised concerns about fair competition. [ more ]

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Newsmax

Google Hit With $2.3B Lawsuit by 32 Media Groups

Google faces a 2.3 billion dollar lawsuit by media groups for alleged losses in digital advertising practices.

The lawsuit claims that Google's dominance results in less competitive markets, lower revenues for publishers, and higher fees for ad services. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Google hit with US$2.3-billion lawsuit by Axel Springer, other media groups

Media groups sue Google for $2.3 billion alleging losses in digital advertising practices

Lawsuit claims Google's abuse of dominant position led to revenue losses and higher fees for ad tech services. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Apple Services Revenue Is Under Fire; Streaming Enters Its Next Battle | AdExchanger

Apple's Services revenue is heavily reliant on Google's search licensing payments, which may be at risk due to an antitrust suit against Google.

Apple's losses in Services revenue would primarily benefit developers who would avoid Apple's 30% commission fee. [ more ]

Above the Law

Morning Docket: 02.15.24

NHL hit with antitrust suit

ABA considering changes to special masters nomenclature

Delaware law can hurt CEO feelings [ more ]

Shorthandstories

Google faces potential business model changes to app store after Epic wins US antitrust fight

Google faces the threat of significant changes to its app store business due to a violation of US antitrust laws.

The jury's decision in favor of Epic Games means changes may be ordered to allow non-Google in-app payment processing tools and Epic's own app store on Play. [ more ]

Theregister

Apple pays Russia $13.5M over IAP monopoly charges

Apple has paid a fine of ₽1.2 billion ($13.5 million) to the Russian government for antitrust violations.

The violation was related to Apple's prevention of iOS users from making in-app purchases outside of the App Store. [ more ]

The Verge

Apple might be the next Big Tech company facing antitrust charges in the US

The US Department of Justice is reportedly in the late stages of an investigation into Apple's alleged anticompetitive practices.

The investigation is focusing on Apple's blocking of rivals from using iMessage and its preferential treatment of the Apple Watch with the iPhone. [ more ]

Newsday

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google's dominance is attributed to its excellence, not anti-competitive practices. [ more ]

Intelligencer

4 days ago

Google Is Staring Down Its First Serious Threats in Years

The article highlights Alphabet's financial success and potential risks to Google's dominance, including antitrust challenges and fierce competition. [ more ]

Anchorage Daily News

Google's empire is massive. A judge will soon rule if it's a monopoly.

Google faces antitrust case alleging monopoly abuse. [ more ]

BostonGlobe.com

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly - The Boston Globe

Google's antitrust trial focuses on contracts making it the default search engine and the competition it faces in different search markets. [ more ]

The Verge

As Google's antitrust trial wraps, DOJ seeks sanctions over missing messages

The fate of Google's search business is now in the hands of Judge Amit Mehta after closing arguments in the landmark trial. [ more ]

WFTV

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its search engine dominance is due to excellence, not monopoly. [ more ]

Boston 25 News

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its dominance is due to customer preference and competition is present in targeted search markets. [ more ]

AP News

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google and the Justice Department are presenting final arguments on the monopoly status of Google's search engine. [ more ]

WIRED

Would You Still Use Google if It Didn't Pay Apple $20 Billion to Get on Your iPhone?

Google's dominance in search engine market has led to antitrust probe by US government despite Microsoft's significant investment in Bing. [ more ]

Quartz

Google's landmark antitrust trial is coming to a close

Google faces significant antitrust allegations, accused of using anticompetitive tactics to maintain a monopoly over search engine services. [ more ]

Quartz

Google paid Apple $20 billion to be Safari's default search engine

Google paid Apple $20 billion to remain Safari's default search engine in 2022, highlighting the substantial cost of maintaining search dominance. [ more ]

Theregister

Antitrust trial against Google comes to closing arguments

Google pays billions to remain default search engine, facing antitrust lawsuit for monopoly practices. [ more ]

New York Post

Google paid Apple $20B in 2022 alone for default status: docs

Google paid $20 billion to Apple in 2022 as a default search engine on Safari, raising antitrust concerns. [ more ]

www.npr.org

U.S. v. Google: As landmark 'monopoly power' trial closes, here's what to look for

The landmark Google monopoly trial between U.S. Justice Department and Google aims to decide if Google abused its monopoly power in online search.

The case could have significant implications for future antitrust actions against tech companies. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech Industry Braces as Google Antitrust Trial Closes

The U.S. vs. Google antitrust trial will impact the tech giant's operations and potentially set a legal precedent for other tech companies. [ more ]

Trusted Reviews

Google pays Apple a ridiculous amount to be Safari search engine

Google paid Apple a staggering $20 billion in 2022 for default search status on Safari. [ more ]

Fast Company

Antitrust lawyers argue that Google and Apple's innovations are thanks to epic 1998 Microsoft trial

The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing antitrust cases against Google and Apple, drawing parallels to the Microsoft case in 1998. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Marketing

Digital Video Ad Spend to Grow 16% in 2024; UK Watchdog to Investigate Amazon and Microsoft's AI Relationships; Meta's Ad Tracking Under EU Scrutiny - ExchangeWire.com

Digital video ad spend to grow 16% in 2024, with social video and CTV seeing significant growth. UK watchdog investigates tech giants' AI relationships, EU scrutinizes Meta's ad tracking. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

FTC Alleges Jeff Bezos and Other Amazon Execs Deleted Texts | Entrepreneur

Amazon executives, including Jeff Bezos, deleted sensitive messages during an antitrust investigation, impacting evidence preservation. [ more ]

The Verge

London politics

Jon Stewart on AI, Lina Khan, and the other things Apple didn't want him to say

Apple asked Jon Stewart not to have FTC Chair Lina Khan on his podcast.

Jon Stewart criticized Apple's reluctance to have conversations about tech companies publicly. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Google to Delete Billions of Chrome Browser Records in Latest Settlement

Google settled multiple lawsuits totaling over $1 billion.

Google will enhance transparency and privacy for Chrome's Incognito mode users. [ more ]

SFGATE

Business intelligence

Project 'Ghostbusters': Facebook secretly spied on Snapchat data, docs allege

Facebook spied on Snapchat users' traffic via Onavo from 2016-2019.

The project was codenamed 'Ghostbusters' and was about analytics, not content monitoring. [ more ]

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Business intelligence

ABA, Others Demand That Small Business Administration 'Dump Amazon'

Independent organizations urge SBA to remove Amazon as sponsor of Small Business Week.

Protest actions against Amazon's impact on small businesses in the industry. [ more ]

Engadget

Apple refutes every claim made in DOJ's antitrust lawsuit

Apple refutes antitrust claims, states it doesn't block competitors' apps or services.

Company explains selective API restrictions for user privacy and security. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Google, Apple and Meta investigated by the EU

EU launched investigations into Meta, Apple, and Alphabet for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Companies could face fines of up to 10% of their annual turnover [ more ]

New York Post

Apple, Google, Meta face EU probe for potential violations of sweeping Digital Markets Act

EU regulators are investigating Apple, Google, and Meta for compliance with a new European law.

The investigations are focused on behaviors such as steering, self-preferencing, and 'pay or consent model.'

Violations of the Digital Markets Act could lead to fines up to 10% of global revenue and business model changes. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Apple, Google, and Meta are failing DMA compliance, EU suspects

Apple, Google, and Meta are under investigation for potential non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

EC is probing app store rules, default settings, and ad personalization practices of the tech giants to ensure compliance. [ more ]

MarTech

EU launches investigations of Alphabet, Apple and Meta | MarTech

E.U. designated internet gatekeepers for Digital Markets Act compliance

Companies like Alphabet, Apple, and Meta facing probes for non-compliance [ more ]

WIRED

Digital life

The Case Against Apple Weaponizes the Cult of Cupertino

Apple accused of monopolistic behavior by US government

Apple's alleged practice of 'locking in' iPhone customers [ more ]

TechCrunch

Digital life

Beeper users say Apple is now blocking their Macs from using iMessage entirely | TechCrunch

Apple has banned users of Beeper's apps from using iMessage on their Macs, potentially as a move to disable Beeper's apps from working properly.

Beeper, a messaging app aggregator, initially allowed users to access various messaging services in one place but has faced resistance from Apple. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Buy your mom an iPhone': How Apple went from protesting against Microsoft to establishing a monopoly

Apple CEO Tim Cook's response to criticisms on messaging service.

Comparison between Apple's antitrust case and the historic Microsoft case. [ more ]

The Verge

Why the DOJ's case against Apple has everything to do with Microsoft in the '90s

The DOJ's antitrust case against Apple is linked to the previous case against Microsoft.

Understanding the United States v. Microsoft case helps in understanding the current case against Apple. [ more ]

New York Post

DOJ slams Apple over 'green bubble' Android texts, claiming they fuel 'social stigma' in landmark antitrust suit

Apple criticized for 'green bubble' in texts

Apple accused of undermining rivals with text issues [ more ]

WIRED

4 Internal Apple Emails That Helped the DOJ Build Its Case

Apple accused of illegally suppressing competition

DOJ references Apple executives' emails to make case [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

The DOJ lawsuit isn't just about the App Storeit's about Apple's growing control over everything, starting with your own car

The Biden DOJ sued Apple for iPhone monopoly

The lawsuit highlights worries of Apple dominating digital life. [ more ]

The Drum

Landmark US antitrust case against Apple 'is not a slam dunk,' experts say

Apple facing antitrust case for alleged monopoly

Allegations of anti-competitive behavior by Apple [ more ]

time.com

What to Know About the U.S. Apple Antitrust Lawsuit

The DOJ sued Apple for maintaining a monopoly over the smartphone market by restricting third-party products' interactions.

The lawsuit alleges that Apple violates the Sherman Act by favoring its products over third-party alternatives in anti-competitive ways. [ more ]

TechCrunch

DOJ says Apple's "complete control" over tap-to-pay transactions stops innovation, cements its monopoly | TechCrunch

Apple's antitrust complaint focuses on Apple Pay's dominance in stifling competition and innovation.

Regulatory scrutiny on Apple Pay includes the European Commission's investigation and Apple considering concessions. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Apple slams DOJ case as misguided attempt to turn iPhone into Android | TechCrunch

Apple defends against DOJ antitrust case, warns of negative impact on integrated mobile ecosystem.

Apple accuses DOJ of threatening its innovative technology and risking government overreach. [ more ]

Axios

Justice Department accuses Apple of illegal monopoly in broad new lawsuit

Apple accused of violating antitrust laws

DOJ lawsuit against Apple for anticompetitive behavior [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

The Many Challenges Facing Apple

Apple facing antitrust challenges with lawsuits from regulators globally

Claims of unfair advantage for Apple products over competitors in app marketplace [ more ]

PCMAG

Judge Says Class Action Lawsuit Against Google Over Ads Can Move Forward

Google must face class action lawsuit over alleged ad exchange market monopoly

Antitrust claims against Google dismissed except for ad-exchange market monopoly allegations [ more ]

AdExchanger

The News In Europe Sues Google; Are IP Addresses Worth Saving? | AdExchanger

European news companies sue Google for antitrust damages in Dutch court.

Concerns raised over the use of IP addresses for targeting and attribution in TV industry. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Apple Passes DMA Costs Back To Developers; Ad Fraud And AI-Generated Obituaries | AdExchanger

Apple has a history of not complying with antitrust rulings and paying fines for noncompliance.

Apple is using scare tactics to prevent adoption of third-party app stores and payments across Europe. [ more ]

Theregister

Google VP warns Microsoft's cloud monopoly puts AI at risk

Google accuses Microsoft of anticompetitive business practices in cloud market.

Google claims Microsoft is creating a monopoly with walled garden tactics. [ more ]

New York Post

Google moving 'full steam ahead' to cement search monopoly even after DOJ trial began: watchdog letter

Google facing concerns over search engine expansion

Antitrust watchdogs urge regulatory crackdown on Google [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Microsoft Is Undermining Activision's Independence With Latest Layoffs, FTC Says

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has criticized Microsoft's layoff plan of 1,900 employees within its Xbox division, including Activision Blizzard employees, stating that it contradicts how Microsoft represented itself in the buyout proceedings.

The FTC is seeking to temporarily pause the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard buyout until it can review the deal on antitrust grounds. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Antitrust enforcers admit they're in a race to understand how to tackle AI | TechCrunch

Antitrust enforcers are facing challenges in regulating AI.

US enforcers are focusing on the importance of building competitive markets from the start. [ more ]

time.com

FTC Launches Inquiry Into Artificial Intelligence Deals

U.S. antitrust enforcers are investigating the relationships between AI startups and tech giants.

The investigation will review investments and partnerships between AI developers and major cloud service providers. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

FTC now investigating Big Tech's partnerships with AI startups like OpenAI

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is launching a market inquiry into the ties between major cloud service providers and AI developers.

The FTC has issued compulsory orders to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, and OpenAI to provide information about their investments and partnerships. [ more ]

New York Post

FTC launches probe into AI investments, deals by Microsoft, Amazon and more

The FTC has issued orders to OpenAI, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Anthropic to provide information on recent investments and partnerships involving generative AI companies and cloud service providers.

The inquiry aims to understand the impact of these relationships on the competitive landscape. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Advertisers Turning Away from Linear TV Quicker than Viewers; Australia to Further Regulate AI; Supreme Court Rejects Epic vs Apple Antitrust Case

Advertisers are turning away from linear TV faster than viewers are, with global linear TV ad spend decreasing at a higher rate than time spent consuming linear TV.

Australia is implementing further measures to regulate the AI industry, including setting up an advisory board and establishing guidelines, although these regulations will still be voluntary.

China's industry ministry has issued draft guidelines to standardize the AI industry, planning to form over 50 national and industry-wide standards for AI by 2026. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Could Microsoft's new Copilot key be an antitrust headache for the company?

Microsoft announces a new Copilot key for Windows 11 PCs that loads up Microsoft's AI-powered assistant.

Some skeptics and critics express concerns about the new key and its potential impact on competition. [ more ]

therealdeal.com

LA real estate

LA Antitrust Lawsuit Targets NAR, Local Brokerages

Antitrust lawsuits targeting residential players have reached Los Angeles, with local branches of the National Association of Realtors and various brokerages named as defendants.

Plaintiffs in the case claim that NAR practices hinder innovation and entry by new, lower-cost real estate brokerage service providers, and that its policies keep buyer broker commission at artificially high levels. [ more ]

TechCrunch