Neither a sale nor a ban of the app seem likely in the 270-day timeline given the firm’s pledge to challenge the measure in court
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
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
Policy perspectives from CES 2024
While AI and privacy dominated discussions, the consumer tech showcase also brought reflections on spectrum policy and the digital divide
US moves towards limiting targeted ads for children
Despite lagging behind counterparts in regulating for online safety, the US could soon align with other global powers in enhancing protections for children
Microsoft/OpenAI: Under the microscope
While the German competition authority has decided it has no concerns for now, the UK’s CMA is investigating the partnership – other regulators could follow suit
Is it game over for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard?
US approval and a successful appeal of the CMA’s recent prohibition would still be needed to get the deal through
FCC probes US mobile operators on data privacy practices
The regulator wants to toughen data protection rules for telcos, but potential federal legislation could reduce its authority in this area
Could the FTC succeed in breaking up Meta?
The antitrust case seeking to undo Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp will go ahead – but it could take several years to resolve
The FTC uncovers questionable privacy practices of US telcos
A report from the authority paints a poor picture of how ISPs handle customers’ personal data. To see an improvement, the US would need to thoroughly reform privacy laws
