Apple Criticizes EU's DMA Following Launch of Adult Content App on iPhones
The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to allow the distribution of "Hot Tub," an adult content browser app available on Apple devices through the third-party app marketplace AltStore PAL; Apple objects, citing concerns about user safety, especially children, while AltStore PAL claims it's the "w...
Apple Criticizes EU's DMA Following Launch of Adult Content App on iPhones
The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to allow the distribution of "Hot Tub," an adult content browser app available on Apple devices through the third-party app marketplace AltStore PAL; Apple objects, citing concerns about user safety, especially children, while AltStore PAL claims it's the "w...
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56% Bias Score
Meta's Ad Policy Faces Continued EU Scrutiny
Meta's revised "pay or consent" policy, launched in October 2023 and modified in November following EU regulatory pressure, allows users to pay €5.99 monthly for ad-free Facebook and Instagram access, but consumer advocates claim it still violates EU law.
Meta's Ad Policy Faces Continued EU Scrutiny
Meta's revised "pay or consent" policy, launched in October 2023 and modified in November following EU regulatory pressure, allows users to pay €5.99 monthly for ad-free Facebook and Instagram access, but consumer advocates claim it still violates EU law.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Modifies European Ad Policy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Meta altered its European pay-or-consent policy for targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram, offering a less personalized ad option or a paid ad-free subscription after facing regulatory challenges from the European Commission and consumer protection authorities; however, the European Consumer Organi...
Meta Modifies European Ad Policy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Meta altered its European pay-or-consent policy for targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram, offering a less personalized ad option or a paid ad-free subscription after facing regulatory challenges from the European Commission and consumer protection authorities; however, the European Consumer Organi...
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48% Bias Score
US Tech Giants Defy EU Digital Regulations
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are dramatically changing their social media platforms to oppose new European digital regulations (DSA, DMA), prioritizing profit over compliance and potentially undermining the EU's regulatory power. This raises concerns about the future effectiveness of the European r...
US Tech Giants Defy EU Digital Regulations
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are dramatically changing their social media platforms to oppose new European digital regulations (DSA, DMA), prioritizing profit over compliance and potentially undermining the EU's regulatory power. This raises concerns about the future effectiveness of the European r...
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52% Bias Score
Apple-Meta Dispute: EU's DMA Fuels Data Access Battle
Apple and Meta clash in Europe over data access, prompted by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Meta's 15 requests for access to Apple's software have led to accusations from Apple regarding privacy and security risks, while Meta argues that Apple's resistance hinders interoperability and innovatio...
Apple-Meta Dispute: EU's DMA Fuels Data Access Battle
Apple and Meta clash in Europe over data access, prompted by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Meta's 15 requests for access to Apple's software have led to accusations from Apple regarding privacy and security risks, while Meta argues that Apple's resistance hinders interoperability and innovatio...
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44% Bias Score
Europe Builds Its Own Search Engine Infrastructure
Two European search engine companies, Ecosia and Qwant, are collaborating on a project to create a European search engine infrastructure, aiming to reduce reliance on US technology and promote digital sovereignty.
Europe Builds Its Own Search Engine Infrastructure
Two European search engine companies, Ecosia and Qwant, are collaborating on a project to create a European search engine infrastructure, aiming to reduce reliance on US technology and promote digital sovereignty.
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40% Bias Score
EU Lawmaker Urges Inclusion of Cloud, AI in Digital Markets Act to Counter US, China Dominance
German MEP Andreas Schwab advocates for including cloud and AI services under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) to prevent US and Chinese market dominance, citing the UK's CMA findings on Amazon and Microsoft's sustained above-cost returns in the cloud sector and the rapid growth of AI services.
EU Lawmaker Urges Inclusion of Cloud, AI in Digital Markets Act to Counter US, China Dominance
German MEP Andreas Schwab advocates for including cloud and AI services under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) to prevent US and Chinese market dominance, citing the UK's CMA findings on Amazon and Microsoft's sustained above-cost returns in the cloud sector and the rapid growth of AI services.
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52% Bias Score
UK Launches Antitrust Investigation into Google
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an antitrust investigation into Google in 2025, examining its market dominance in search and advertising; this follows similar investigations in the US and EU, potentially leading to significant fines or structural changes for Google.
UK Launches Antitrust Investigation into Google
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an antitrust investigation into Google in 2025, examining its market dominance in search and advertising; this follows similar investigations in the US and EU, potentially leading to significant fines or structural changes for Google.
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52% Bias Score
EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Pushes Apple to Open iOS, Sparking Privacy Dispute with Meta
The EU's Digital Markets Act is pushing Apple to open its iOS operating system to rival companies, prompting Apple to express concerns about Meta's data access requests, which Apple says threaten user privacy, while Meta claims Apple is using privacy as a pretext to avoid interoperability.
EU Pushes Apple to Open iOS, Sparking Privacy Dispute with Meta
The EU's Digital Markets Act is pushing Apple to open its iOS operating system to rival companies, prompting Apple to express concerns about Meta's data access requests, which Apple says threaten user privacy, while Meta claims Apple is using privacy as a pretext to avoid interoperability.
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44% Bias Score
EU's Tech Regulation Push Faces Headwinds in Trump's America
The EU's envoy to Silicon Valley faces significant headwinds in his efforts to align US tech companies with EU digital regulations following the change in US administration.
EU's Tech Regulation Push Faces Headwinds in Trump's America
The EU's envoy to Silicon Valley faces significant headwinds in his efforts to align US tech companies with EU digital regulations following the change in US administration.
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40% Bias Score