Commission launches new DSA investigation into X and Grok
The Commission has opened and expanded DSA proceedings against X over Grok and recommender systems, examining failures to assess and mitigate systemic risks from AI‑driven features in the EU.
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Cloudflare Threatens Italy Exit After €14 Million Piracy Shield Fine
Italy fined Cloudflare €14 million under Piracy Shield, triggering a legal dispute over due process, over‑blocking risks, and the limits of national copyright enforcement under EU digital law.
Commission Opens DSA Investigation into X’s Grok
EU opens formal DSA investigation into X’s Grok features and extends recommender-systems probe to assess failures in risk assessment, mitigation and compliance with Articles 34, 35 and 42.
Commission designates WhatsApp as VLOP under the Digital Services Act
The Commission designated WhatsApp Channels as a VLOP under the DSA, triggering four‑month compliance duties for systemic risk mitigation and Commission-led supervision by mid‑May 2026.
EU Reasserts Autonomy in Enforcing DSA and DMA
EU leaders reaffirm regulatory autonomy over DSA and DMA enforcement as US threatens measures against EU firms and Commission steps up digital platform oversight.
X blocks European Commission ads after €120m penalty
X has reportedly terminated the European Commission’s advertising account days after receiving a €120 million fine under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).
EU fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act
EU fines X €120m under the DSA for deceptive blue checkmarks, inadequate ad transparency, and unlawful restrictions on researcher access to platform data.
Commission presents 2030 Consumer Agenda
The EU’s 2030 Consumer Agenda outlines new digital fairness, enforcement, cross‑border, and sustainability initiatives that will significantly tighten consumer protection in digital markets.
Irish media regulator probes TikTok and LinkedIn over DSA child protection duties
Coimisiún na Meán is investigating TikTok and LinkedIn for possible DSA breaches over opaque, non-anonymous reporting mechanisms for suspected child sexual abuse material.
French president slams EU delay in enforcing DSA and DMA on big tech
Macron accuses the EU of moving too slowly on DSA and DMA probes into US tech firms and warns against US pressure to dilute enforcement in exchange for trade concessions.