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Apple, Google and Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act probes

EU is investigating Apple, Google, and Meta for potential Digital Markets Act breaches.

Violations could lead to fines up to 10% of companies' global annual turnover. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

EU investigates Apple, Meta and Google owner Alphabet under new tech law

EU investigating Apple, Google, and Meta for potential breaches of Digital Markets Act

Significant fines possible if found guilty [ more ]

WIRED

Apple Could Be the First Target of Europe's Tough New Tech Law

Apple is a likely target for investigation under Europe's Digital Markets Act due to its restrictive practices.

The European Commission is overseeing enforcement of the DMA and has demanded explanations from Apple regarding recent actions. [ more ]

The Verge

3 months ago

Google Search, Chrome, and Android are all changing thanks to EU antitrust law

Google is testing changes to its search results and offering prompts for users to choose between different browsers and search engines.

The changes come in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) which designates Google as a 'gatekeeper' and imposes new rules on its core platform services. [ more ]

The Verge

3 months ago

Google Search, Chrome, and Android are all changing thanks to EU antitrust law

Google is testing changes to its search results and offering prompts for users to choose between different browsers and search engines.

The changes come in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) which designates Google as a 'gatekeeper' and imposes new rules on its core platform services. [ more ]

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Newsmax

Google, Apple Breakups on the Agenda as Global Regulators Target Tech

Antitrust crackdown on Big Tech

Potential break-up orders for Apple and Google [ more ]

Fortune

Looks like Apple will need a partner to go all in on generative AI

Apple is working on catching up in the generative AI race through partnerships, considering OpenAI and Google.

Apple's potential AI deal with Google or OpenAI could impact antitrust scrutiny and competitiveness in the smartphone market. [ more ]

Theregister

EU fines Apple nearly $2B over in-app purchases

Apple fined over $1.95 billion in EU for anti-steering provisions

EC forces Apple to end anti-steering rules for music streaming apps [ more ]

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time.com

1 week ago

Why Big Tech May Never Recover in China

Chinese tech giants faced challenges amidst regulatory crackdown and plummeting market value. [ more ]

Theregister

3 weeks ago

Microsoft and Amazon's AI ambitions spark regulatory rumble

Regulators are investigating Microsoft and Amazon's AI startup investments for potential antitrust concerns in the UK. [ more ]

Axios

Antitrust suits leave big tech unbowed

Antitrust actions target tech giants' future innovations

Tech giants adapt acquisition tactics to evade antitrust regulations [ more ]

TechCrunch

Microsoft announces 'AI access principles' to offset OpenAI competition concerns | TechCrunch

Microsoft launches 'AI Access Principles' framework for transparency and competition.

The framework addresses app store development, data security, environmental sustainability, and regulatory concerns. [ more ]

Above the Law

3 weeks ago

Law

Morning Docket: 04.23.24

The article discusses various legal issues including the Trump defense, abortion bans, antitrust regulations, merger efficiency, FTC actions, and law school employment. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Marketing

Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok

Mnuchin plans investor group to buy TikTok

Big tech companies face antitrust scrutiny [ more ]

The Verge

3 months ago