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06/03/2025

US Tech Giants Push for Simple AI Code of Practice

US tech giants urge the EU to keep its upcoming AI Code of Practice simple to avoid excessive burdens, as the bloc finalizes rules for general-purpose AI under the AI Act.

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05/03/2025

Big Tech Influence Raises Concerns in EU General Purpose AI Code Drafting

Big Tech firms influenced the drafting of the EU’s General Purpose AI Code of Practice, raising concerns about regulatory capture and limited stakeholder participation.

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04/24/2025

EU Fines Apple and Meta for Digital Markets Act Violations

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.

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04/24/2025

Brussels Says No Compromise on Digital Law Enforcement

The European Commission remains committed to enforcing EU digital laws against Big Tech, despite political pressure and ongoing transatlantic tensions.

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04/24/2025

Meta Faces Legal Threat from Irish Authors Over AI Copyright Use

Irish authors and the IWU are challenging Meta’s unauthorized use of copyrighted works in AI training.

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04/17/2025

EU Digital Markets Act Enforcement Escalates with Apple and Meta

The EU is set to issue its first Digital Markets Act fines to Apple and Meta, intensifying digital regulation enforcement amid rising EU-US trade tensions.

04/10/2025

Apple and Meta to face EU fines under Digital Markets Act

The EU prioritizes compliance over punishment in enforcing the Digital Markets Act, with fines for Apple and Meta signaling its commitment to regulating Big Tech effectively.

03/27/2025

Apple avoids EU fines after browser changes on iPhones to comply with DMA

Apple avoids EU fines by complying with Digital Markets Act, while regulators impose penalties for other violations, targeting practices that limit competition and consumer choice.

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03/03/2025

Trump Administration Challenges EU’s Digital Market Rules

US lawmakers challenge EU digital laws, citing potential bias against American tech firms, as the DMA and DSA reshape global market dynamics and heighten transatlantic tensions.

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09/27/2024

EU AI Pact Gains Over 100 Signatories But Misses Big Tech Support

The EU’s voluntary AI pact aims for trustworthy AI, with over 100 signatories, but lacks support from major tech firms like Meta and Apple, raising concerns about its overall impact.