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08/27/2024

Telegram CEO Arrest Unrelated to DSA Says European Commission

The European Commission stated that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest is unrelated to the DSA, with the investigation based on national laws addressing criminal activity.

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08/19/2024

Meta Faces EU Inquiry Over CrowdTangle Closure

EU scrutinizes Meta’s shutdown of CrowdTangle, questioning compliance with Digital Services Act and data access for researchers.

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08/12/2024

EU Commission wants your feedback on DSA and child safety

The European Commission has initiated a call for evidence to gather feedback on current digital services and data protection regulations, aiming to assess their effectiveness and identify improvements, particularly in the context of the Digital Services Act.

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08/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024

Digital Services Act one year on

The EU’s Digital Services Act enforcement intensifies with ongoing probes into major platforms like Meta and TikTok, while some member states lag in appointing necessary regulators.

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07/05/2024

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.

07/03/2024

EU Commission slams Apple for holding back AI features to the EU

Apple delays AI features in the EU due to Digital Markets Act concerns, highlighting regulatory challenges and potential anti-competitive issues.

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07/02/2024

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.

07/02/2024

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.

07/02/2024

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.