EU, UK, and U.S. Authorities Issue Joint Statement on AI Competition
Global competition authorities unite to address AI’s competitive risks, emphasizing fair dealing, interoperability, and choice.
Digital Economy
Global E-Commerce Rules Agreed by 80 Countries
Around 80 countries agreed on global digital commerce rules, including e-signatures and online fraud protection, but the U.S. and some others have reservations.
EUÂ Parliament Forms AI Act Monitoring Group
The European Parliament is forming a monitoring group to oversee the AI Act’s implementation, emphasizing transparency and civil society involvement.
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.
Online Contracts Must Clearly Indicate Payment Obligation, CJEU says
The CJEU ruled that online order buttons must clearly indicate a consumer’s obligation to pay, even if the payment is conditional, or the consumer is not bound by the contract.
New Report on State of the Digital Decade Released by Commission
The EU’s Digital Decade report highlights the need for increased investment and cooperation to meet 2030 digital transformation targets, focusing on skills, connectivity, and AI adoption.
EU Probes Apple’s Compliance with Digital Markets Act
The European Commission’s preliminary view finds Apple’s App Store rules in breach of the DMA, opening new investigations into Apple’s contractual terms for third-party developers.
Microsoft-OpenAI Pact Under EU Antitrust Review
The EU will scrutinize Microsoft’s €11.9 billion investment in OpenAI for potential anti-competitive exclusivity clauses, bypassing merger rules.
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.