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Poland plans a digital services tax targeting global tech firms including Amazon, aiming to boost local competition and state revenues, potentially straining relations with the US and impacting affec…
Poland plans legislation banning social media use for under-15s, risking fines up to 6% turnover for companies like Meta, potentially impacting Meta negatively from 2027 onwards.
Apple avoided additional stringent regulations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act for its Ads and Maps platforms, easing compliance costs and signaling a positive outlook for its European operations.
France approved a law banning children under 15 from social media to address bullying and mental health concerns, impacting platforms like Meta more directly.
Italy's antitrust authority ordered Meta to suspend clauses limiting WhatsApp AI chatbot competition, citing risks to innovation and market access; Meta plans to appeal. The probe aligns with EU Digi…
France's antitrust authority cleared Microsoft of abuse allegations by Qwant, dismissing claims of exclusivity and bias in search advertising, supporting Microsoft's position and focus on search inno…
Meta Platforms rejected a French watchdog ruling alleging gender discrimination in Facebook job ads, with regulators demanding measures to prevent biased algorithms and the company reviewing its opti…
French prosecutors launched a formal investigation into Apple over its handling of Siri voice recordings, focusing on potential GDPR violations related to user consent and data retention practices.