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Telegram could face greater EU scrutiny
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
The European Commission is investigating whether messaging app Telegram has more users in the EU than it claims, which would subject it to stricter digital rules. The probe comes as the platform's founder, Pavel Durov, faces criminal charges in France related to extremist and illegal content on the platform. Under the Digital Services Act, platforms with at least 45 million monthly active users in the EU must comply with additional regulations. Telegram previously stated it had 41 million users in the EU, but has refused to provide updated figures. If found to have over 45 million users, Telegram could face fines and other sanctions.
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EU probes Musk's xAI buyout of X: Bloomberg News report
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Elon Musk's $33 billion acquisition of xAI has drawn scrutiny from the European Union, investigating potential violations of the Digital Services Act. The EU is particularly focused on the corporate structure of X, following its acquisition. If breaches are found, X could face fines up to 6% of global turnover. Previously, EU antitrust regulators identified X's paid verification as potentially misleading. The EU's investigation is ongoing, and penalties may still be delayed.
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Nvidia takes EU antitrust regulators to court for probing AI startup Run ai bid
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Nvidia has filed a lawsuit against EU antitrust regulators, challenging their decision to evaluate its acquisition of AI startup Run:ai. This follows last year's approval of the deal, which was subject to scrutiny after Italy raised concerns. The lawsuit cites a court ruling limiting EU power over minor deals, highlighting Nvidia's contention over the EU's Article 22, which allows scrutiny of small acquisitions. A favorable ruling for Nvidia could limit future regulatory actions on minor mergers.
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As Big Tech scrambles to meet EU rules, investigations seen as likely
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Major tech companies, including Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and ByteDance, have made significant changes ahead of the implementation of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA, coming into effect on Thursday, aims to regulate Big Tech and reshape the industry. Potential non-compliance by any of these companies could result in fines up to 10% of their global turnover. Apple is particularly affected, being required to open up its closed ecosystem. Google's mandatory overhaul of search results could also draw scrutiny, while Meta and other companies may face investigations. Microsoft, Amazon, and ByteDance may initially face less scrutiny. The DMA enforcers have a year to issue their findings.
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Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering child abuse, terror questions
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Australia fined Telegram A$1 million for delaying responses regarding measures to combat child abuse and extremist content. The e-Safety Commission had requested information in March 2024 from several social media platforms, including Telegram, to combat misuse by extremists. Telegram submitted responses five months late, hindering eSafety's efforts. The fine highlights the importance of compliance with Australian laws for transparency. Telegram's founder faces scrutiny over the app's alleged illegal use, further pressuring tech firms to ensure accountability.
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Microsoft's OpenAI partnership could face EU antitrust probe, sources say
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Microsoft's investment of $13 billion in OpenAI could face an antitrust investigation from the European Union (EU), as regulators are gathering evidence to determine if the partnership restricts competition within the EU internal market or if Microsoft's market power distorts the market through certain practices. The EU antitrust regulator has reportedly decided not to investigate the partnership under EU merger rules but may still opt for an antitrust investigation. Microsoft has a non-voting position on the OpenAI board and claims no ownership of the ChatGPT maker. The investigation is still in its early stages and no decision has been made.
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Study: Meta AI model can reproduce almost half of Harry Potter book
Arstechnica
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1m ago
Medial
Meta's Llama 3.1 model can reproduce 42% of the first Harry Potter book, raising significant copyright concerns. This memorization by AI models has implications for generative AI companies facing lawsuits over using copyrighted material. The study by Stanford, Cornell, and WVU suggests substantial verbatim replication isn't just fringe behavior, complicating legal defenses based on fair use. Open-weight models like Llama might face greater legal scrutiny compared to closed-weight models due to transparency and evidence availability.
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Apple fights €1.8 billion EU antitrust fine for curbs on Spotify
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Apple Inc. is appealing a €1.8 billion ($1.9 billion) fine imposed by the European Union for allegedly hindering fair competition among music-streaming rivals, such as Spotify. The iPhone maker has filed a lawsuit at the EU's General Court to contest the decision and challenge the order to stop preventing music-streaming apps from informing users of cheaper deals outside the App Store. The European Commission has expressed its readiness to defend its decisions in court. This comes after previous disputes between Apple and the EU over a record tax bill. Silicon Valley firms face increasing scrutiny from EU competition regulators.
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This Week in AI: Midjourney bets it can beat the copyright police
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Midjourney, an AI startup specializing in image generation, recently made changes to its terms of service related to intellectual property disputes. The amendments reflect the company's belief that AI vendors will prevail in legal battles with creators whose works are used for training data. However, critics argue that not all artists agree with the fair use defense, as AI models often regurgitate copyrighted content. Midjourney, which has used copyrighted works without proactive licensing agreements, could face serious legal consequences if fair use is not upheld in court. Other recent AI news includes AI-assisted ad disputes, EU scrutiny of tech companies ahead of elections, and Google DeepMind's efforts to create AI gaming partners.
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ByteDance gets 24 hours to show EU a DSA risk assessment for TikTok Lite
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Chinese company ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is facing scrutiny from the European Union (EU) over compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The EU is concerned about TikTok Lite, a version of the app that allows users in France and Spain aged 18 and over to earn points for certain in-app activities. The EU has requested information from TikTok about the risk assessment it conducted before launching TikTok Lite, particularly regarding the potential impact on youth mental health and addictive behavior. TikTok has 24 hours to provide the risk assessment and until April 26 to provide further information. The EU could potentially open a formal investigation if compliance failures are identified.
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US tech titans ramp up pressure on EU
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
US tech giants, including Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, are challenging the EU's regulatory stance on digital content. Zuckerberg's removal of fact-checking on Meta platforms in the US could have implications for Europe. Despite accusations of "censorship," the EU insists its Digital Services Act promotes freedom of expression. While EU leaders have remained silent on these developments, they face growing pressure to enforce rules more strictly, particularly regarding misinformation and platform regulation.
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