TikTok challenges EU ‘gatekeeper’ status at Europe’s top court
By Foo Yun Chee LUXEMBOURG, May 12 (Reuters) – Bytedance’s social media platform TikTok on Tuesday made a…
W sets June beta launch with Europe figures tracker
W has set 17 June for its public beta launch and is widening early access to public figures…
Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says
Synopsis European Union regulators are extending a deadline for Google. The company’s initial proposal to address competition concerns…
EU considers curbs on US cloud firms for sensitive government data
Reflects rising political pressure to cut reliance on US tech The EU is considering new rules that could…
EU agreement on US trade deal within reach, says top lawmaker – POLITICO
Although the two sides shook hands on the trade deal at Trump’s Scottish golf resort last July, Brussels…
EU weakens AI rules and faces criticism for kowtowing to Big Tech
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on amendments to the AI Act, the comprehensive European legislation…
European industry fears ‘back door’ for US in cloud law – POLITICO
That was echoed by Joel Åberg, a spokesperson for Sweden-based cloud provider Evroc. “When it comes to sensitive…
Digital tax in sight: EU Parliament demands billions from Big Tech
Digital tax in sight: EU Parliament demands billions from Big Tech The EU Parliament has set ambitious goals…
Brussels tells EU countries to use its age-check app – POLITICO
European countries are looking for technical tools to check people’s age online, with many capitals moving toward restricting…
EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 28 (Reuters) – The European Union plans to turn the focus of…
Von der Leyen’s latest move: The European Commission recalibrates its stance toward big tech
April 13 brought clarity to a mystery running through the corridors of Brussels: Anthony Whelan, a veteran of…
The problem with Europe’s Big Tech breakup: It’s still hooked – POLITICO
Unions and opposition politicians echo this sentiment: Labor union ver.di warned of a “high workload” and “insufficient training,”…