Dutch court rules Meta must respect persistent user feed choices
A Dutch court ordered Meta to offer a persistent, accessible non-profiled feed under the DSA, reinforcing EU-wide user autonomy and limiting dark patterns in recommender systems.
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European Media Freedom Act enters into force
EMFA’s platform duties hinge on a workable MSP definition, with the Commission’s forthcoming guidance set to determine how VLOPs verify professional media while excluding bad faith actors and addressing influencers.
EU Commission releases GPAI training data template for AI Act compliance
The EU Commission has published a template to help GPAI providers transparently summarize training data, supporting compliance with the AI Act’s transparency requirements.
EU forces Apple to comply with DMA interoperability rules
The EU enforces DMA rules on Apple, mandating interoperability for iOS features, while Apple warns of innovation delays, privacy risks, and increased costs.
Digital Services Act Reporting Obligations Approaches
The EU’s Digital Services Act requires hosting services, online platforms, VLOPs, and VLOSEs to publish detailed transparency reports by February 16, 2025, with varying disclosure requirements.
MEPs Demand Probe into Elon Musk’s Digital Services Act Compliance
MEPs urge the European Commission to investigate Elon Musk’s compliance with the Digital Services Act due to alleged political interference and misuse of X’s platform.
EU Intensifies Probe into Musk’s X for DSA Compliance
The EU deepens its probe into Musk’s X over potential DSA breaches, focusing on algorithm biases and transparency, amid political tensions and upcoming German elections.
Dutch Watchdog Calls for Swift AI Standardization
The Dutch watchdog urges faster AI standardization under the EU’s AI Act, emphasizing compliance and safety, while national and EU initiatives prepare businesses for upcoming regulations.
Second Draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published
The second draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice outlines compliance measures for AI providers under the AI Act, focusing on transparency, risk management, and systemic risk obligations.
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.