The EU AI Act: New Requirements Coming into Force on February 2, 2025
As of February 2, 2025, the first wave of requirements came into force, introducing critical obligations for companies operating within the EU.
Google Appeals Record $4B EU Antitrust Fine
Google appeals a 4.1 billion euro EU antitrust fine, arguing the Commission’s errors unfairly penalized its innovation and agreements with phone manufacturers.
AI Act Still Lacks Guidance on Banned AI Systems
The EU’s AI Act faces scrutiny over lack of guidance on banned systems, with concerns about enforcement and exceptions, as the February deadline looms.
Digital Fairness Act To Enhance Online Consumer Protection
The Digital Fairness Act aims to tackle online consumer protection issues in the EU, focusing on fairness, transparency, and accountability in digital practices.
MEPs Demand Probe into Elon Musk’s Digital Services Act Compliance
MEPs urge the European Commission to investigate Elon Musk’s compliance with the Digital Services Act due to alleged political interference and misuse of X’s platform.
Google Refuses Fact-Checking for EU Law Compliance
Google will not integrate fact-checking into its services despite EU law requirements, maintaining its current content moderation practices.
EU Intensifies Probe into Musk’s X for DSA Compliance
The EU deepens its probe into Musk’s X over potential DSA breaches, focusing on algorithm biases and transparency, amid political tensions and upcoming German elections.
EU Council Adopts European Health Data Space Regulation
The EHDS regulation enhances EU citizens’ control over health data, boosts research potential, and ensures interoperability across member states.
Ensuring DORA Compliance
The upcoming DORA deadline urges financial entities to swiftly negotiate ICT contract changes, focusing on pragmatic solutions for compliance amidst ongoing regulatory uncertainties.
Former EU Leaders Call for Google Adtech Breakup
Former European leaders urge the EU to separate Google’s adtech business to restore competition and protect media independence, emphasizing the need for a European Tech Deal.