The European Commission has recently announced that X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, will not be classified as a “gatekeeper” under the stringent requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This decision, made during an investigation that commenced in May, grants X considerable operational flexibility by exempting it from additional regulatory burdens […]
Big Tech’s AI Models Fall Short of New EU AI Act’s Standards
A striking assessment of several leading AI models has unveiled noticeable compliance issues with the European Union’s forthcoming regulations, particularly concerning cybersecurity resilience and non-discriminatory outputs. Conducted by Swiss startup LatticeFlow in conjunction with EU officials, this study scrutinized generative AI models from major tech giants such as Meta, OpenAI, and Alibaba. The results highlight […]
X Exempt from Gatekeeper Obligations in EU's Digital Markets Act
Elon Musk’s platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, will not be classified as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This significant decision is expected to be confirmed by the European Commission in the impending week. The DMA represents a groundbreaking regulatory framework aimed at ensuring fair competition among major digital players […]
US DoJ Aims to Break Google's Search Engine Monopoly
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) is poised to take significant steps toward dismantling Google’s near-total dominance in the online search market, a move that could reshape the future of digital information access. The proposed measures follow a ruling from August that deemed Google’s practices as monopolistic, highlighting its control over approximately 90% of […]