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Google will sign up to EU’s AI Code despite concerns

Meta is so far the only US tech giant that has said it will not sign up to the voluntary rules.

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EU Commission finds Temu in breach of online platform rules

The investigation under the Digital Services Act into the Chinese e-commerce platform began in October 2024.

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Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules

The EU’s transparency rules for political advertising, aimed at restricting foreign interference, will apply as of 10 October.

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Google hit with Digital Markets Act complaint over user choice

The DMA, which became applicable in 2023, aims to regulate the gatekeeper power of the largest digital companies.

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EU and US near 15% tariff deal, Brussels remains ready to retaliate

The European Commission and member states are discussing the possible use of the anti-coercion instrument, which would allow the bloc to target digital and financial services in the event of a failure to reach a deal with the US on tariffs.

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Meta won’t sign EU’s AI Code, but who will?

The rules on general purpose artificial intelligence will enter into force on 2 August.

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Meta rebuffs EU's AI Code of Practice

The company has previously been critical on the Commission’s work on GPAI, claiming it stifles innovation.

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Dutch competition watchdog's fitness for purpose questioned by reports

With more and more legislation being introduced in the past years, the mandate of the ACM has expanded significantly.

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Commission nearly doubles research, innovation fund in next budget

Lobby groups say the money freed up for technology under the budget proposal isn't enough.

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Tech giants can easily check age of child users, says Danish minister

Online platforms are facing increasing pressure to implement the tools to protect children from harmful content online.

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EU should simplify its AI Act and digital rulebook: Danish minister

The European Commission’s digital omnibus is set to come out in December.

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Denmark seeks stronger platform rules to protect minors online

Earlier this week, the Commission presented guidance for online platforms on how to protect minors, addressing addictive design, cyber bullying, and harmful content.

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EU lawmakers to push for another Amazon hearing in the autumn

The move comes after planned hearings with senior company representatives were unsuccessful.

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Elon Musk’s X hit with complaint over use of personal data for ads

The European Commission began investigating alleged breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in December 2023.

Economy

Exclusive: US pitches role in EU regulatory surveillance in trade deal

Amid an ongoing dispute over tariffs, the US is pressuring the EU to revise its digital regulations and is angling for a seat at the table. How much room for manoeuvre does Big Tech really have?

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Online platforms get further EU guidance on minor protection

The European Commission began a few investigations into potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) around minor protection.

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EU's AI Code ready for companies to sign next week

Both the member states and the European Commission need to formally give the green light to the Code, which helps providers of AI systems comply with the EU’s AI Act.

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Irish watchdog begins probe into TikTok’s data transfers to China

In April, the video sharing platform was hit with a €530 million fine.

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EU Commission talking to X about Grok’s antisemitic comments

Elon Musk’s platform X needs to comply with the EU’s online platform rules, the Commission said.

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EU waiting for companies to sign delayed AI Code

It remains unclear which and how many companies will sign the code of practice.

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