Digital Economy

01/20/2025

Former EU Leaders Call for Google Adtech Breakup

Former European leaders urge the EU to separate Google’s adtech business to restore competition and protect media independence, emphasizing the need for a European Tech Deal.

01/10/2025

OpenAI’s Media Manager Stalls Amidst EU Digital Law Challenges

OpenAI’s Media Manager, a tool for creators to manage AI training data inclusion, remains undeveloped, facing skepticism over its effectiveness in addressing IP concerns.

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01/08/2025

Expert Warns Against Excessive Detail in GPAI Code of Practice

Experts caution against excessive detail in EU digital laws, advocating for clarity and simplicity to ensure effective regulatory frameworks.

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11/28/2024

EU Commission Adopts Transparency Rules for Digital Services Act

The European Commission’s new regulation under the DSA standardizes transparency reporting for intermediary services, enhancing accountability in EU digital services.

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11/15/2024

EU Commission plans to continue tech standardisation work with US

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, left, speaks with European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager.

11/15/2024

EU requires Apple to stop geo-blocking

The EU has ordered Apple to stop geo-blocking its services, pushing for fair access across the digital market and giving Apple a month to comply or face enforcement actions.

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11/15/2024

EU fines Meta €797 million over Facebook Marketplace practices

The European Commission fined Meta €797.72 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace’s integration with Facebook, prompting Meta to plan an appeal while complying with the ruling.

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11/11/2024

European Commission Targets Temu’s Misleading Marketing Tactics

EU authorities demand Temu address deceptive practices, including fake discounts and misleading reviews, or face fines, amid ongoing DSA investigations.

11/04/2024

EU Launches Investigation into Temu Over Illegal Product Sales

The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against Temu for alleged breaches of the Digital Services Act, focusing on illegal product sales and addictive design concerns.

10/15/2024

X Avoids EU Gatekeeper Designation Under DMA

Elon Musk’s X avoids EU gatekeeper status under the Digital Markets Act, escaping stringent obligations after an investigation by the European Commission.