Topic: big tech regulation
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Apple Fights EU's Digital Markets Act, Demands Repeal
Apple has formally requested that the European Union repeal the Digital Markets Act, escalating tensions between major US tech firms and EU regulators. The DMA aims to curb Big Tech's dominance with severe penalties, including fines up to 10% of global revenue, and has faced opposition from US po...
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Critics Slam Google's Search Remedy Ruling as a Total Failure
The court decision highlights Google's significant digital influence and the inadequacy of current regulatory measures, emphasizing the need for stronger legislative frameworks. The American Innovation and Choice Online Act is proposed as a crucial measure to prevent Google from unfairly favoring...
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US Government Renews Push to Break Up Google
The US government is pursuing a breakup of Google's ad tech empire, arguing it illegally dominates digital advertising markets and requires structural changes to restore competition. A federal trial is underway to determine remedies, with the DOJ pushing for Google to sell its AdX exchange and op...
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Years in the Making: Meta Heads to Court Over Instagram and WhatsApp Deals
A legal battle with potentially enormous consequences for the social media world begins this week in Washington D.C. Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing off against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a landmark antitrust trial starting April 14th.
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Europe Fines Google €2.95B for Adtech Monopoly Despite Trump Threats
The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for anti-competitive behavior in its advertising technology, favoring its own services like Google Ad Exchange since at least 2014. Google must stop these practices and submit a compliance plan within 60 days, with the EU warning of further a...
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DOJ, Google Ad Tech Monopoly Trial Concludes
The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded an antitrust trial against Google, seeking structural divestiture of its ad exchange and publisher tools to restore competition in the digital advertising market. Google opposes the breakup, arguing that divestiture would cause technical chaos and harm...
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