EU Publishers Sue Google for Antitrust Violations Over AI Overviews in Search
Google faces an EU antitrust lawsuit over its AI Overviews, with publishers alleging misuse of content and significant revenue loss amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Google faces an EU antitrust lawsuit over its AI Overviews, with publishers alleging misuse of content and significant revenue loss amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Apple and Meta have appealed DMA breach findings and €700 million in fines, challenging the European Commission’s enforcement of new digital market rules.
The European Commission has reaffirmed that its digital regulations are non-negotiable with the U.S., emphasizing enforcement based on European values and ongoing investigations under the DSA.
Meta faces potential daily fines from the EU for its “pay-or-consent” ad model, which regulators argue violates the Digital Markets Act by not offering a minimal-data alternative.
Apple and Meta have avoided immediate new penalties for DMA non-compliance, as the European Commission prioritizes compliance and dialogue over automatic fines.
Apple challenges the EU’s Digital Markets Act order on interoperability, citing privacy concerns, as the Commission insists its demands align with EU data protection standards.
The CJEU confirmed that dominant platforms must allow interoperability unless justified, reinforcing EU antitrust obligations beyond the Digital Markets Act’s scope.
Apple’s appeal against a €500 million DMA fine will test the European Commission’s duty to provide feedback before sanctioning Big Tech firms.
The European Commission fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, emphasizing strict enforcement of EU digital competition rules.
The European Commission remains committed to enforcing EU digital laws against Big Tech, despite political pressure and ongoing transatlantic tensions.