Meta and Spotify Criticize EU AI Regulation
Meta and Spotify CEOs argue that Europe’s fragmented regulations on open-source AI hinder innovation and risk leaving Europeans with AI systems designed for other markets.
EU DMA Investigation Prompts Apple to Revise Fees and Link Rules
Apple’s new EU developer terms include fees for external payment links, sparking criticism and calls for stricter enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.
Meta Faces EU Inquiry Over CrowdTangle Closure
EU scrutinizes Meta’s shutdown of CrowdTangle, questioning compliance with Digital Services Act and data access for researchers.
ESAs Publish Draft Standarts for ICT Subcontracting Under DORA
The ESAs’ final report on RTS under DORA outlines key elements for financial entities to assess when subcontracting ICT services, enhancing digital operational resilience in the financial sector.
UN Approves Cyber Crime Treaty Despite Concerns
The UN committee has approved the first global treaty on cybercrime aimed at fostering international cooperation and criminalizing various cyber offenses, despite significant opposition from human rights groups and tech companies concerned about potential human rights infringements.
EU Commission wants your feedback on DSA and child safety
The European Commission has initiated a call for evidence to gather feedback on current digital services and data protection regulations, aiming to assess their effectiveness and identify improvements, particularly in the context of the Digital Services Act.
UN Cybercrime Convention Threatens Privacy and Human Rights
The proposed UN Cybercrime Convention risks expanding surveillance powers without robust privacy safeguards, threatening global human rights and privacy protections.
EU Regulators Urge Scrutiny of Crypto Firms Seeking MiCA Authorization
ESMA warns of risks from global crypto firms seeking partial MiCA authorization while operating offshore, urging rigorous scrutiny and compliance to protect EU consumers.
How EU DMA and DSA Target Big Tech
The EU’s Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act aim to regulate Big Tech by enhancing market competitiveness and consumer welfare through stringent content moderation and operational rules.
Meta Faces Potential €12.2 Billion Fine for EU Antitrust Violations
Meta may face a €12.2 billion EU antitrust fine for allegedly anticompetitive practices in integrating Marketplace with Facebook.