Japan Issues Cease-and-Desist Order Against Google Over Antitrust Violations Japanese regulators on Tuesday issued a “cease and desist order” against Google for violation of antitrust laws. This bold move highlights the increasing scrutiny that tech giants are facing worldwide, as concerns about their market dominance and anti-competitive practices come to the forefront. The Japan Fair […]
Meta faces landmark antitrust trial
Meta faces landmark antitrust trial Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is currently in the spotlight as it faces a landmark antitrust trial. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has levied serious allegations against Meta, claiming that its takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp has led to the creation of a monopoly in the social media industry. On […]
Elon Musk lets out ‘public battle’ war cry as EU mulls imposing billion dollar fine on X
Elon Musk Rallies Support Against EU’s Potential Billion-Dollar Fine on X European Union regulators are preparing to levy what could be a billion-dollar penalty against X, prompting Elon Musk to take to social media with a rallying cry against what he deems an unjust attack on innovation and progress. The EU’s move comes at a […]
French watchdog fines Apple for abuse of app tracking tool
French Watchdog Fines Apple for Abuse of App Tracking Tool In a recent development, the French competition watchdog has levied a fine against tech giant Apple for its misuse of an app tracking tool. This decision comes on the heels of numerous complaints from online advertisers and publishers, who have accused Apple of leveraging its […]
US drops AI investment proposal against Google
US Drops AI Investment Proposal Against Google In the realm of technology and innovation, the battle for dominance is a never-ending saga. Recently, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has been embroiled in an antitrust case against tech giant Google, specifically honing in on its alleged monopoly within the realm of online search. However, […]
US takes aim at Google’s web browser amid legal fight
US Department of Justice Softens Stance on AI Investments but Stays Firm on Google Chrome’s Divestment In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and antitrust regulations, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently made headlines with its dual approach towards Google. While the DOJ has shown signs of softening its stance on artificial intelligence […]
Fast-delivery firms face antitrust scrutiny in India
Fast-Delivery Firms Under the Antitrust Radar in India In a competitive market like India’s fast-delivery sector, major players such as Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto have been serving customers with convenience and efficiency. However, their success has not come without scrutiny. Recently, these firms have found themselves in hot water as they face an antitrust probe […]
Google warns breakup plans could harm economy and security
Google Executives Argue Against Breakup Plans, Citing Potential Harm to Economy and Security In recent times, the tech giant Google has found itself under increasing scrutiny regarding its dominance in the digital sphere. With calls for antitrust actions growing louder, proposed remedies including breaking up the company have been suggested. However, Google executives are vehemently […]
Nvidia takes legal action against EU antitrust investigation
Nvidia Challenges EU Antitrust Probe, Impacting Future Merger Reviews Nvidia, a leading technology company, has recently taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against the European Union’s antitrust investigation. This legal action, while not impacting the approval process of Nvidia’s acquisition deal, could have far-reaching implications for the European Commission’s ability to scrutinize smaller […]
EU court sides with Italy in Google antitrust case
EU Court Backs Italy in Landmark Google Antitrust Case In a groundbreaking decision, the European Union court has sided with Italy in a pivotal antitrust case against tech behemoth Google. This ruling marks a significant victory for fair competition and platform interoperability, setting a precedent for future regulations and enforcement actions within the digital landscape. […]