Advocacy Groups Criticise European Commission for Weak Regulation of Apple, Google
European politicians and advocacy groups say the region’s legislation will not dismantle the monopolies of Big Tech companies.
European search engines seek domestic control, taking on Google
Europe's Ecosia, Qwant unite to create their own search index, targeting Google as it grapples with anti-trust legislation.
Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup
A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.
YouTube, Facebook and X agrees to Europe’s new tech rules: Here’s what is next
Major tech companies, including Meta, YouTube, and others, commit to enhancing efforts against online hate speech under the European Union's updated code of conduct.
Google Tells EU Fact Checking ‘Simply Isn’t Appropriate’
Google will not be adding fact checks to its search results or YouTube videos in Europe, flouting an EU law that requires it
'We built the traffic lights before the cars': What's holding Europe back over AI?
Google’s EMEA President Matt Brittin has seen over 50% of the planet gain access to the internet. Here are his takeaways from his time at the top.
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European press publishers versus Google: removing press content from search results is a serious threat to the financing of journalism
Google must stop undermining the sustainability and visibility of European press content. In a statement published today, supported by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), European press publishers call on the American company to abandon a test designed to remove their journalistic content from Google search results.
Google search empire faces probe under new UK digital competition law
Google’s online search empire faces is being targeted with a fresh probe under the United Kingdom’s sweeping new online competition law, officials announced on Tuesday.
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U.K. regulator says Google has ‘strategic market status’ and launches probe into search dominance
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‘Europe Must Stand Up’ – EU Lawmakers Clash Over Trump’s Return, Musk’s Political Meddling
Divisions erupt in the EU Parliament as leaders debate how to handle Trump’s presidency and Musk’s influence on European politics, with some demanding action and others embracing the chaos.
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Microsoft to become latest member of CISPE
Microsoft will be the latest cloud company to join the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers of Europe (CISPE) trade association. First reported by The Register, the cloud company is set to become the 39th member of CISPE, despite the group last year filing a complaint against Microsoft for anticompetitive behavior.
When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price
After the search giant welcomed more ads from small rivals like Ask.com, Google ad costs for some nonprofits ballooned.