Microsoft-OpenAI Pact Under EU Antitrust Review
The EU will scrutinize Microsoft’s €11.9 billion investment in OpenAI for potential anti-competitive exclusivity clauses, bypassing merger rules.
EU accuses Meta for Digital Markets Act breach with “pay or consent”
The EU charges Meta with violating the Digital Markets Act, highlighting concerns over its “pay or consent” model and emphasizing the need for user control over data usage.
Shein and Temu Under EU Scrutiny for DSA Compliance
The EU Commission has requested information from Shein and Temu on their compliance with the Digital Services Act, focusing on consumer protection and transparency, with potential penalties for non-compliance.
High-Level AI Board Meeting Sets Stage for AI Act
The first AI Board meeting set the groundwork for the AI Act’s implementation, focusing on governance, supervision, and organizational structure.
Comprehensive Evaluations Crucial for EU AI Act Compliance
The EU AI Act highlights the need for comprehensive evaluations of AI models to mitigate systemic risks and ensure safe deployment.
Apple Faces EU Scrutiny Over App Store Practices
EU identifies serious non-compliance issues with Apple’s App Store practices under the Digital Markets Act, potentially leading to significant fines or required concessions.
Italy Proposes New Artificial Intelligence Law
The proposed Italian AI law focuses on fair, transparent, and responsible AI use, with specific rules for healthcare, data protection, and national AI strategy.
EU AI Act Signed into Law
The EU AI Act, now law, imposes obligations on AI providers and has extra-territorial effect, impacting even non-EU companies, with phased implementation starting post-July 2024 publication.
Lucilla Sioli to lead AI Office
The European Commission has established a new AI Office led by Lucilla Sioli to oversee the implementation and compliance of the AI Act, with the unit set to employ 140 experts and begin operations on 16 June.
18 EU Countries Face Action for Data Governance Act Failures
The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against 18 Member States for failing to comply with the Data Governance Act, with a two-month deadline to address the issues.