Google and the European Commission will collaborate on AI ground rulesGenerative AI is advancing so rapidly, world leaders are establishing a voluntary pact while working on enforceable regulations.By W. Shanklin, 05.24.2023
Europe’s music streaming antitrust case against Apple will now focus on ‘anti-steering’ clausesIt'll look into whether developers were blocked from sharing alternative pricing.By M. Moon, 02.28.2023
European Commission bans staff from using TikTok on work devicesWorkers may lose access to email and other services if they don't delete the app swiftly.By K. Holt, 02.23.2023
EU vows to get tougher on Big Tech privacy violationsRegulators will have to show they're taking decisive action in GDPR cases.By J. Fingas, 01.31.2023
The EU is investigating Broadcom's $61 billion deal to buy VMwareOne of biggest (and dullest) big tech acquisitions ever may be blocked by the European Commission.By I. Bonifacic, 12.20.2022
Amazon and EU finalize third-party seller antitrust dealThe company has avoided fines for now, but it will need to change some business practices.By K. Holt, 12.20.2022
European Commission tells Meta that Facebook Marketplace is unfair to rivalsIt 'abused its dominant position' by tying Marketplace to the main Facebook site.By S. Dent, 12.19.2022
EU confirms multiple ongoing investigations into TikTok data practicesRegulators are looking into data transfers to China and ads targeted at minors. By K. Holt, 11.22.2022
European Union opens 'in-depth' investigation into Microsoft's purchase of Activision BlizzardThe body has 90 working days to complete its probe.By I. Bonifacic, 11.08.2022
EU proposes new rules to make phones and tablets last longerThe bloc wants to reduce e-waste by mandating phone and tablet reparability standards.By K. Holt, 09.01.2022
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU finesThe company claims it will give all sellers equal treatment.By J. Fingas, 07.14.2022
EU charges Apple over NFC payment restrictions on iOS devicesIt's the first step in the Commission's antitrust probe into Apple's payment practices.By M. Brian, 05.02.2022
Amazon wins EU approval for its $8.45 billion purchase of MGMThe company's still awaiting the go-ahead from US regulators.By K. Holt, 03.15.2022
EU tells Google to delist Russian state media websites from searchSearch engines play a 'decisive role' in the dissemination of content, EU officials told Google.By M. Moon, 03.10.2022
European publishers lodge EU antitrust complaint against Google's ad techPublishers claim Google has an unfair grip on the press.By J. Fingas, 02.11.2022
EU unveils a $49 billion plan to address chip shortagesAlong with a US effort to bolster semiconductor production, the Chips Act aims to prevent future scarcity.By K. Holt, 02.08.2022
Europe's second highest court scraps Intel’s €1.06 billion antitrust fineIntel was slapped with the record-breaking fine for an antitrust case back in 2009.By M. Moon, 01.26.2022
EU seeks to block political ads that target people's ethnicity or religionOrganizations would need to disclose how ads are paid for and how they are targeting certain groups.By K. Holt, 11.25.2021
European Parliament calls for a ban on facial recognition in public spacesMEPs also said private facial recognition databases like Clearview AI should be prohibited.By K. Holt, 10.06.2021
Germany wants phone makers to offer 7 years of security updatesEven the EU isn't currently asking for as much.By J. Fingas, 09.04.2021