The CMA’s early and active agenda for addressing the competitive risks posed by AI stands in stark contrast to the Government’s more pro-innovation approach
EC launches its first DMA investigations
While the focus on self-preferencing and steering of users’ choices is unsurprising, the EC is likely to face familiar criticism over its repeated attempts to address well-worn complaints
The World v. Apple
While the firm faces a lawsuit over its position in the device market in the US, it’s weathering increasing pressure from European regulators over its app store practices
Regulating disinformation under the EU’s DSA
The new guidelines complement a series of policies introduced by big tech firms to address disinformation ahead of 2024 elections around the world
Event debrief: US FTC Tech Summit on AI
The regulator launched an investigation into partnerships between tech firms while panellists raised concerns about single points of failure elsewhere in the AI value chain
Regulating digital markets in Australia
The ACCC’s proposed reforms would set the country apart in trying to tame big tech’s expansion into adjacent markets
CNMC launches cloud market investigation
Cloud services are attracting increasing attention from regulators globally, which is set to ramp up with further adoption of emerging technologies
Google Search trial in the US
The case could set a lasting precedent for digital markets competition as the DOJ now looks ahead to further courtroom battles with big tech
DMA: Big tech challenges core platform service designations
As Meta and TikTok file appeals with an EU court, Apple announces modifications to its iMessage service to pre-empt potential compliance conditions
UK: CMA settles with big tech on use of rivals’ data
The CMA is flexing its muscle in ecommerce ahead of the expanded mandate under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
