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Google forced to delay Bard AI's EU launch over privacy concerns
Google will have to push back the launch of its Bard AI in the EU after officials raised privacy concerns.
Twitter pulls out of EU’s voluntary Code of Practice against disinformation
Twitter has withdrawn from a voluntary European Union agreement to combat online disinformation.
Google and the European Commission will collaborate on AI ground rules
The world’s governments have taken note of generative AI’s potential for massive disruption and are acting accordingly. European Commission (EC) industry chief Thierry Breton said Wednesday that it would work with Alphabet on a voluntary pact to establish artificial intelligence ground rules, according to Reuters. Breton met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Brussels to discuss the arrangement, which will include input from companies based in Europe and other regions.
Microsoft will reportedly unbundle Teams from Office to avoid antitrust concerns
Microsoft has agreed to stop bundling its Teams remote collaboration software with its Office productivity suite, according to Financial Times. The company’s move attempts to head off an official EU antitrust investigation as it deals with its most significant regulatory concerns in over a decade.
EU agrees to allow sales of e-fuel internal combustion engine cars past 2035
The European Union has agreed to make a carveout for synthetic fuels in its proposed 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine cars.
Project Clover is TikTok's effort to get ahead of EU privacy and security concerns
With a potential US ban on the horizon, TikTok has outlined Project Clover, a new data policy designed to convince European lawmakers it's not a security threat.
WhatsApp will make it easier to reject updates to its terms of service
WhatsApp has agreed to make it easier to reject policy updates after reaching an agreement with the EU.
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard purchase will reportedly be approved by the EU
Microsoft’s licensing offers to competitors are expected to appease European Union (EU) antitrust concerns about the $69 billion acquisition.
Amazon's iRobot purchase reportedly faces EU investigation (updated)
EU officials are said to be investigating Amazon's iRobot acquisition, including concerns the company might misuse Roomba data.
European Parliament votes to ban new gas car sales by 2035
The European Parliament has voted in favor of banning new gas car and van sales by 2035.
EU wind and solar energy production overtook gas last year
A new report says wind and solar energy overtook
EU vows to get tougher on Big Tech privacy violations
The EU is taking a tougher stance on Big Tech privacy investigations.
Meta fined $414 million in EU for requiring personalized ads
Meta has been hit with a $414 million fine in the EU for allegedly forcing personalized ads on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users.
Google is making free anti-terrorism moderation tools for smaller websites
Google is helping smaller websites fight terrorist content by making a free moderation tool.
Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on iOS
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly preparing to open iOS to competing app stores in an effort to placate European lawmakers.
Amazon reportedly agrees to treat sellers better to end EU antitrust probes
The European Commission and Amazon have reportedly come to an agreement that will allow the retail giant to avoid a fine for allegedly misusing seller data.
All Apple AirPods and Mac accessories could feature USB-C by 2024
Apple will more widely adopt USB-C across its product portfolio over the next few years, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Biden signs executive order to protect personal data transfers between the US and EU
President Biden has signed an executive order meant to improve privacy protections for US-EU data transfers.
The EU will require USB-C charging for mobile devices by the end of 2024
The EU has voted to require USB-C charging ports on mobile devices by the end of 2024, and Apple may be the most affected.
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU fines
Amazon has committed to marketplace changes in an effort to avoid EU fines.
