#eu-regulation

#eu-regulation

EU to probe Meta for insufficient action against disinformation from Russia and others.

Meta fined nearly 800 million euros by EU regulators for abusive practices in its Marketplace ads, distorting competition.

EU to probe Meta's Facebook and Instagram for failing to counter disinformation from Russia and others.

Telegram's co-founder Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris, intensifying scrutiny of the platform amidst serious criminal allegations.

The EU is investigating Temu under the Digital Services Act due to concerns about illegal products and transparency.

Temu’s parent company could face significant fines for breaches of the DSA, highlighting the EU’s strong regulatory stance.

Clarification on 'systemic risks' under the DSA is necessary to prevent potential censorship and protect freedoms of expression and information.

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.

The EU has initiated investigations into the Chinese website Temu for failing to adequately control the sale of illegal products.

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.

X successfully avoided gatekeeper status under the EU's Digital Markets Act due to insufficient market impact.

The EU decided not to classify Elon Musk's X as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act due to its limited impact and user reach.

Google Cloud alleges Microsoft is anti-competitive regarding its licensing policies, impacting customer costs significantly.

Microsoft invests in Mistral for AI models on Azure cloud platform

EU scrutinizes Microsoft's investment in Mistral for potential equity conversion during next funding round

The Data Act facilitates efficient and fair data sharing across the EU, fostering innovation and user autonomy.

Europe's AI innovation is stifled by stringent regulations, risking its competitive edge against Big Tech.

The EU court has annulled a significant fine imposed on Google, indicating a potential re-evaluation of how market dominance is assessed.

Google plans to appeal a ruling labeling it a monopoly, amid increased scrutiny over major tech companies' aggressive practices and legal actions in the U.S. and EU.

Google's proposed sale of AdX to ease monopoly concerns was rejected, highlighting the need for more significant divestment.

The EU reinforces regulatory challenges for tech giants Apple and Google, as significant fines and tax rulings reshape their operational landscape.

Online news consumption continues to grow, overtaking TV for the first time in the UK, especially among younger demographics.

EU courts ruled against Apple and Google in significant tax and antitrust cases, reinforcing the EU's commitment to regulating Big Tech.

Apple will implement a browser choice screen in the EU as part of complying with the Digital Markets Act.

Margrethe Vestager, Europe's top competition cop, is stepping down, signaling a shift in regulatory focus away from strict oversight of US tech firms.

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.

The Digital Markets Act enables EU users to access alternative app stores, enhancing competition against Apple's marketplace.

Apple is blaming the new EU regulation, the Digital Markets Act, for the change that broke iPhone web apps in the EU.

PWAs were demoted to website shortcuts in iOS 17.4 beta, leading to the loss of functionalities like notifications and local storage.

Spotify's iOS app update rejected by Apple in EU due to refusal to pay 30% entitlement commission for in-app purchases.

French President Emmanuel Macron wants the EU to regulate imports from Ukraine to protect the European market.

Macron does not want to sign the trade deal with the Mercosur bloc in its current form.

French farmers are engaged in a standoff with the government over rising costs and suffocating EU regulation.

Young people are avoiding self-employment in farming due to low earnings compared to farm employees.

EU considers proposal to require messaging apps to scan private texts for suspicious content.

The Swedish government supported a compromise proposal related to the EU's Chat Control regulation, despite prior opposition from some parties.