EU Digital Services Act now applies to all but the smallest businesses | MarTech
The European Union's Digital Services Act, which aims to prevent the spread of illegal goods, services, and content online, will now apply to almost all online platforms operating within the EU.
The Act includes provisions such as mechanisms to flag illegal content, transparency for moderation decisions, opt-out of personalized content, and measures to protect children and electoral integrity. [ more ]
Tucker Carlson interview with Putin to test EU law regulating tech companies
The EU's Digital Services Act requires tech companies like X and Facebook to remove illegal or harmful content from their platforms.
The EU is concerned that an interview between Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin could be used as part of Putin's information war and spread propaganda on social media. [ more ]
Europe is implementing new laws, such as the Digital Markets Act, to regulate tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok.
The Digital Markets Act aims to prevent market dominance by digital 'gatekeepers' and promote fair competition and consumer choice in the digital market. [ more ]
End of the negotiations: EU new CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles definitely approved - Sustainable Bus
EU adopted new CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, with targets for 2030, 2035, and 2040. Urban buses to be zero-emission by 2035. [ more ]
Belgian presidency reinforces call to regulate influencers at EU level
The Belgian presidency has shared preliminary thoughts on regulating online influence at the EU level.
The European Commission's consumer protection department is conducting a 'fitness check' to determine if EU consumer law is adequate in the digital world. [ more ]
Breaking: EU Passes First Major Piece of AI Regulation
EU passed comprehensive AI regulation act to categorize AI technologies based on risk levels, aiming to align deployment with societal values and ethical standards. [ more ]