FYI: 18 groups warn EU Commission: act on Google's search non-compliance now: Eighteen European industry groups urge the European Commission to issue a formal DMA non-compliance decision against Alphabet before March 25, 2026, as Google holds over 90% of EU search market share. https://ppc.land/18-groups-warn-eu-commission-act-on-googles-search-non-compliance-now/ #Google #EUDigitalMarket #CompetitionLaw #DigitalRegulation #SearchEngineMarket
18 groups warn EU Commission: act on Google's search non-compliance now

Eighteen European industry groups urge the European Commission to issue a formal DMA non-compliance decision against Alphabet before March 25, 2026, as Google holds over 90% of EU search market share.

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Microsoft is scaling back Copilot integrations in Windows 11 following user feedback, aiming to reduce AI "bloat" and create a more intentional, less intrusive experience. 🧑‍💻

This shift will limit Copilot's presence in apps like Photos and Notepad. 🔄

🔗 https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/copilot/articles/microsoft-cutting-down-copilot-bloat-214629061.html

#TechNews #AI #Windows11 #Privacy #UserExperience #Microsoft #Copilot #DigitalRegulation #UserFeedback #Innovation #TechPolicy #AIIntegration #SoftwareUpdates #TechNews

Microsoft is cutting down Copilot “bloat” in Windows 11

Microsoft is reducing Copilot integrations in Windows 11 apps after user backlash, aiming for a more thoughtful and less intrusive AI experience.

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A Reddit investigation reveals Meta allegedly routed over $2B through nonprofits to push age-verification laws in 45 U.S. states, shifting compliance from social media platforms to Apple and Google. 🧐

🔗 https://winbuzzer.com/2026/03/18/reddit-user-uncovers-meta-2b-lobbying-age-verification-xcxwbn/

#TechNews #Privacy #DataSecurity #Lobbying #BigTech #AgeVerification #UserFreedom #PrivacyRisks #DigitalRegulation #TechPolicy #ChildSafety #Antitrust #Google #Apple #Meta #DataProtection

Meta's $2B Lobby to Push Age Checks Onto Apple, Google

A Reddit investigation has alleged Meta routed $2 billion through nonprofits to push age-verification laws across 45 U.S. states onto Apple and Google.

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EU Parliament committee backs AI Act delay with fixed 2027 deadline: European Parliament committees vote 101-9 to postpone AI Act high-risk system deadlines to December 2027 and August 2028, replacing a flexible Commission trigger with fixed dates. https://ppc.land/eu-parliament-committee-backs-ai-act-delay-with-fixed-2027-deadline/ #AIAct #EuropeanParliament #AIlaw #DigitalRegulation #TechPolicy
EU Parliament committee backs AI Act delay with fixed 2027 deadline

European Parliament committees vote 101-9 to postpone AI Act high-risk system deadlines to December 2027 and August 2028, replacing a flexible Commission trigger with fixed dates.

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AI-driven personalised pricing is rapidly expanding, raising concerns over transparency, fairness, and market manipulation. Regulations worldwide are struggling to keep pace with these invisible algorithms. Consumers deserve clear, fair pricing practices.
Discover more at https://smarterarticles.co.uk/one-way-mirror-ai-pricing-and-the-fight-for-consumer-transparency?pk_campaign=rss-feed
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One-Way Mirror: AI Pricing and the Fight for Consumer Transparency

The price you saw was not the price everyone saw. You just did not know it yet. In February 2024, Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner told investo...

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ICYMI: EU draft reveals how Brussels will probe and fine AI model providers: The European Commission published a draft implementing regulation on March 12, 2026, detailing how it will evaluate general-purpose AI models and impose fines under the EU AI Act. https://ppc.land/eu-draft-reveals-how-brussels-will-probe-and-fine-ai-model-providers/ #AIEthics #AIGovernance #DigitalRegulation #EUAIAct #AICompliance
EU draft reveals how Brussels will probe and fine AI model providers

The European Commission published a draft implementing regulation on March 12, 2026, detailing how it will evaluate general-purpose AI models and impose fines under the EU AI Act.

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ICYMI: EU pushes Meta toward interim measures over WhatsApp AI lockout: EU Commission sends Meta a Statement of Objections over WhatsApp AI ban, considering interim measures to restore third-party AI access in the EEA. https://ppc.land/eu-pushes-meta-toward-interim-measures-over-whatsapp-ai-lockout/ #EU #Meta #WhatsApp #AI #DigitalRegulation
EU pushes Meta toward interim measures over WhatsApp AI lockout

EU Commission sends Meta a Statement of Objections over WhatsApp AI ban, considering interim measures to restore third-party AI access in the EEA.

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked five OTT platforms—MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel and Jugnu—for allegedly hosting obscene content https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-blocks-five-ott-platforms-over-obscene-content-trv108s8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #OTTBan #MIB #ITRules2021 #DigitalRegulation #ObsceneContent

The UK CMA has proposed historic conduct requirements for Google Search, affecting 200,000+ businesses and £10B in ad spend. Publishers gain AI Overviews opt-out controls. AdwaitX analyzes the regulatory impact:

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https://www.adwaitx.com/cma-google-search-ai-regulations-uk/

CMA Mandates Google Search Controls: £10B Market at Stake

UK CMA proposes Google Search regulations affecting 200,000 firms and £10B ad spend. Publishers gain AI opt-out rights by Feb 2026. AdwaitX

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