LobbyControl Tech@corporateeurope has uncovered a new astroturfing organization by Big Tech: EU Tech Loop is a project by CCC Europe, a lobby group funded by Google and Meta. EU Tech Loop publishes articles on the Euronews website that closely echo the views of Big Tech: https://corporateeurope.org/en/2026/02/addicted-algorithm-how-big-tech-lobbies-keep-us-hooked-social-media
Addicted to the algorithm: how Big Tech lobbies to keep us hooked on social media | Corporate Europe Observatory
As the EU prepares the Digital Fairness Act to tackle the addictive nature of social media design, big tech aggressively protects its business models. With Trumpists and far-right allies likely to join the chorus against the DFA, the Commission’s own drive for deregulation at all costs is not helping the chances of strong legislation.