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.
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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.
EU in touch with Telegram as it nears criterion for EU tech rules
EU regulators are monitoring Telegram as it nears the 45 million user threshold, which would subject it to stricter requirements under the Digital Services Act.
EU Commission Calls on Industry to Commit to the AI Pact
The AI Pact encourages early adoption of the AI Act’s requirements to ensure safe AI use and compliance, particularly ahead of the European elections.
Microsoft Faces EU Fines for Incomplete AI Risk Data Submission
The EU warns Microsoft of potential fines under the DSA for failing to provide information on AI risks, with a deadline set for May 27.
EU Investigates Meta Over Child Protection Concerns
EU regulators are investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential child protection violations under the Digital Services Act, focusing on privacy, safety, and the exposure of minors to harmful content.
EU Intensifies Scrutiny of Musk’s X for DSA Compliance
EU escalates investigation into Musk’s X for potential DSA violations, focusing on content moderation and AI risks.