Legislators first proposed regulating AI in 2021, although it was ChatGPT and the “Heart on My Sleeve” controversy that made many execs pay closer attention to the tech’s potential impact.
Apple, Alphabet and other digital gatekeepers are busy making changes to comply with new rules in the 27-member state EU block.
The EU's top antitrust enforcer focused on how Apple prevents app makers from telling users about cheaper ways to pay for subscriptions that don’t involve an app.
The company, formerly known as Twitter, insists it is "cooperating with the regulatory process."
The coalition is calling for a reversal of a court ruling that found U.S. artists should get an equal share of public performance and broadcast royalties generated in the EU.
They accuse Europe of “overregulating” the sector and are working behind the scenes to water down provisions to protect creators and rights holders.
"This decision is flawed, unjustified and sets a dangerous precedent for the countless other companies transferring data between the EU and U.S.," said Meta's president of global affairs.
“I count on TikTok to fully execute its commitments to go the extra mile in respecting EU law and regaining trust of regulators,” says one EU commissioner.