Meta follows Google in banning EU political ads
Meta and Google will halt all political and social issue ads in the EU due to the strict requirements of the new TTPA regulation, citing excessive compliance burdens.
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Meta refuses EU AI Code of Practice citing legal concerns
Meta has refused to sign the EU’s voluntary AI Code of Practice, citing legal uncertainties, as the bloc’s binding AI Act rules will soon take effect.
Apple and Meta Appeal €700 Million DMA Fines
Apple and Meta have appealed DMA breach findings and €700 million in fines, challenging the European Commission’s enforcement of new digital market rules.
Meta Risks EU Penalties for Pay-or-Consent Model
Meta faces potential daily fines from the EU for its “pay-or-consent” ad model, which regulators argue violates the Digital Markets Act by not offering a minimal-data alternative.
Apple and Meta Avoid Immediate EU Sanctions for DMA Non-Compliance
Apple and Meta have avoided immediate new penalties for DMA non-compliance, as the European Commission prioritizes compliance and dialogue over automatic fines.
EU Fines Apple and Meta for Digital Markets Act Violations
The European Commission fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, emphasizing strict enforcement of EU digital competition rules.
Brussels Says No Compromise on Digital Law Enforcement
The European Commission remains committed to enforcing EU digital laws against Big Tech, despite political pressure and ongoing transatlantic tensions.
Meta Faces Legal Threat from Irish Authors Over AI Copyright Use
Irish authors and the IWU are challenging Meta’s unauthorized use of copyrighted works in AI training.
Meta under EU scrutiny for alleged targeting of depressed teens with online ads
The EU is intensifying scrutiny of Meta over allegations of targeting depressed teens with ads, amid ongoing investigations and new safeguards under the Digital Services Act.
EU Digital Markets Act Enforcement Escalates with Apple and Meta
The EU is set to issue its first Digital Markets Act fines to Apple and Meta, intensifying digital regulation enforcement amid rising EU-US trade tensions.