Tag #Tech Regulation

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US Court Labels Google a Search Monopoly, Sparking Market Restructuring

A US court ruled Google a search monopoly, prompting potential breakups or forced interoperability; meanwhile, competitors like Amazon and chatbots (ChatGPT, Perplexity) challenge Google's dominance, reshaping SEO to Generative Search Optimization (GEO) and impacting user experience.

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dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Meta Appeals \$220 Million Nigerian Fine Amidst Data Privacy and Content Moderation Lawsuits

Meta is appealing a \$220 million fine from Nigeria's consumer protection agency for alleged data privacy violations, including discriminatory practices and unauthorized data sharing, while facing separate lawsuits related to content moderation's mental health impacts on its contractors.

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lemonde.fr
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EU Accuses TikTok of Online Advertising Transparency Violations

The European Commission accused TikTok of violating EU online advertising transparency rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA), potentially facing a fine up to 6% of its global annual revenue for failing to disclose ad content, targeting, and financiers.

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dw.com
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Kanye West's Nazi-themed Song Highlights Global Content Moderation Challenges

Kanye West's new song, featuring Nazi imagery and Hitler's voice, was swiftly removed from Spotify and YouTube but remained on X, garnering millions of views before removal, exposing inconsistencies in social media content moderation.

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48% Bias Score

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bbc.com
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Meta Faces €200 Million EU Fine Over Data Practices

The European Commission fined Meta €200 million for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA) due to its "consent or pay" data model, which the EC says doesn't comply with regulations on user data usage. Meta warned this could lead to a materially worse user experience and impact its European business...

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politico.eu
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EU Fines Apple, Meta; X Investigation Highlights DSA Challenges

The European Union fined Apple and Meta for antitrust violations, while its investigation into X under the Digital Services Act (DSA) continues, prompting debates on free speech versus content moderation, legal precedent, and the DSA's effectiveness.

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forbes.com
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DOJ's Proposed Google Breakup Faces Challenges

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to "break up" Google following a finding of illegal monopolization, with closing arguments set for May 29, 2025; however, this action could severely harm American innovation and competitiveness.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Microsoft Offers Cheaper Office to Settle EU Antitrust Case

To settle EU antitrust concerns, Microsoft proposed a cheaper Office suite without Teams, capped at an €8 price difference, along with interoperability measures and data portability options for rivals, potentially avoiding a large fine and impacting global pricing.

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it.euronews.com
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Amazon to Face EU Parliament Questioning Over Worker Rights

Amazon faces questioning by the European Parliament's Employment and Social Affairs Committee in late June, a condition for regaining access to Parliament premises after repeatedly declining invitations to discuss worker rights in its EU facilities since 2021.

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nos.nl
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US Justice Department Demands Google Divest Ad Tech Following Antitrust Ruling

A US court ruled that Google illegally maintained its dominant position in the online ad market by using its ad auction technology to unfairly favor its own services, forcing the company to potentially divest its ad-auction house.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Google Pays $22.2 Million to Canadian News Outlets Under Online News Act

Google paid $22.2 million to 108 Canadian news outlets as the initial installment of a $100 million annual payment under Canada's Online News Act, aiming to compensate news organizations for financial losses due to tech platforms; the largest recipients include Postmedia, Globe and Mail, and La Pres...

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theguardian.com
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UK Online Safety Act: Platforms Face July Deadline for Child Protection Measures

The UK's Online Safety Act mandates that online platforms must implement measures by July 25th to block children's access to harmful content, including age verification, content filtering, and swift content removal, or face fines and potential closure.

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