Latest News in Public Policy Impacting Digital Platforms and AI
Regulatory and legal developments you should be aware of put into context by an independent policy expert.
European Publishers Suing Google for Adtech Monopoly Damages
Report from the Press Gazette In Brief – More than 20 European news publishers from eight countries have launched a lawsuit against Google seeking over €640 million in damages, alleging the company’s dominance in advertising technology harmed their businesses by suppressing competition and reducing advertising revenues. The claims build on the European Commission’s decision last September to fine Google €2.95 billion for abusing its position in the online advertising technology market and stated that affected parties could pursue separate compensation claims. Central to the case are...
European Commission Orders Meta to Allow Chatbots on WhatsApp for Free
Report from the Wall Street Journal In Brief – The European Commission competition authority has...
Colorado Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Data Use for Prices and Wages
Report from Colorado Newsline In Brief – Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed House Bill 26-1210,...
Cyber Concerns Results in Ban on Foreign Use of Top Anthropic Models
Report from the Wall Street Journal In Brief – The Trump administration's decision to halt foreign...
Meta Adds Funding to the Content Moderation Oversight Board
Report from MediaPost In Brief – Meta has agreed to provide the Oversight Board, an independent...
Social Media Settlements with KY School District Involved $27 Million Payout
Report from Reuters In Brief – The four social media platforms that settled a lawsuit filed by a...
White House Trying to Pair AI State Preemption with Social Media Limits
Report from Politico In Brief – The White House is reportedly engaged in negotiations with Big...
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