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EU Lawmakers Ratify Provisional Deal on Artificial Intelligence Rules

Two key groups of lawmakers at the European Parliament on Tuesday ratified a provisional agreement on landmark artificial intelligence rules ahead of a vote by the legislative assembly in April that will pave the way for the world’s first legislation …

Microsoft’s Bing, Edge to Avoid EU’s Digital Dominance Crackdown

Microsoft Corp.’s Bing search engine, Edge web browser and Advertising services are set to be exempt from strict new European Union antitrust rules reining in Big Tech platforms because watchdogs tentatively concluded they’re not dominant enough to be hit by …

Here’s What’s Next for the EU’s Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act

European Union countries and lawmakers last week agreed a provisional deal for artificial intelligence rules aimed at establishing guardrails for the rapid development of AI and setting a global standard in technology regulation. The long road to the EU AI …

EU Court Sides With Car Service Firms in Data Fight With Sweden Truck Maker Scania

Swedish truck maker Scania must share car data, such as vehicle identification numbers, with repair shops and parts distributors, Europe’s top court said on Thursday in a ruling that could provide a boost for the latter looking to tap a …

Businesses Criticize New EU Data Rules, Saying They Could Hinder Data Flow

Businesses and Big Tech on Wednesday criticized European Union data rules agreed between EU countries and lawmakers, saying they could hinder data flow and contractual freedom, while a pan-European consumer group said they did little for Europeans. The Data Act, …

EU Mulls New Unit With Antitrust Veterans to Enforce Tech Rules

The European Commission is considering creating a new directorate that may be headed by two top antitrust officials to enforce tough new rules aimed at reining in the powers of Big Tech, two people familiar with the matter said. Such …

EU Lawmakers Pass Landmark Rules to Rein In Tech Giants, but Enforcement a Concern

EU lawmakers gave the thumbs up on Tuesday to landmark rules to rein in tech giants such as Alphabet unit Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft, but enforcement could be hampered by regulators’ limited resources. In addition to the rules …

Firms Want U.S. to Support EU Proposals to Rein In Big Tech Platforms

Critics of tech giants like Alphabet’s Google pressed Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo for a January meeting after she expressed concern about proposed legislation in Europe aimed at reining in the U.S. platforms. Yelp, the News Media Alliance, REX and others …