Microsoft blames EU regulations for major IT outage
A faulty antivirus update from CrowdStrike caused an IT outage affecting up to 8.5 million Windows devices, with Microsoft blaming a 2009 EU agreement for preventing preventive security measures.
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Tech Giants Withhold Products in EU Over Regulations
U.S. tech giants are withholding products from the EU due to regulatory concerns, potentially opening the market to European competitors and altering the global digital landscape.
EU AI Act Published
The EU AI Act, effective August 1, 2024, imposes phased compliance deadlines for AI developers, focusing on transparency, data quality, and ethical standards.
EU Commission’s allows AI providers to draft their own codes of practice
The European Commission allows AI providers to draft their own compliance codes, raising concerns about civil society’s limited role and potential industry bias.
DMA and GDPR: Balancing Data Sharing and Privacy
The DMA regulates large digital platforms by mandating data sharing with anonymization, aiming to balance user privacy and data utility while complementing the GDPR.
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.
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.
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.