Apple’s app removals follow the Digital Services Act, a European law requiring all app traders to display verified contact details, including address, email, and phone number.
Existing European legislation still allows Apple to avoid interoperability and Google to dominate in the ad tech sector, according to advocacy groups and former European heads of state, respectively.
The proposed mandate intends to discourage criminals from targeting critical national infrastructure and public services, as there will be no financial motivation.
The proposed mandate intends to discourage criminals from targeting critical national infrastructure and public services, as there will be no financial motivation.
The opinion addresses how AI companies can be exempt from GDPR, when they can process personal data without the individuals’ consent, and the consequences of developing a model with unlawfully processed data.
Geo-blocking restricts access to digital services based on a user's geographical location. The E.U. claims Apple’s practices “unlawfully discriminate European consumers based on their place of residence.”
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has concluded that Amazon’s partnership with Anthropic does not create a relevant merger situation and has closed its investigation.
Meta has penned an open letter to Europe expressing concerns about AI regulation, while a Google exec has spoken out about the laws in the U.K. that prevent training models on copyrighted materials.
Google owns four prominent ad tech tools, and the Competition and Markets Authority said it is using its industry dominance to prevent competition from rivals.
The investment will go into 98 AI projects that will ultimately improve safety on construction sites, reduce train delays, and cut emissions across supply chains.