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Google Faces EU Charges for Breaching Big Tech Rules Amid Ongoing Antitrust Investigations

10 days ago

Google is set to face EU charges for breaching Big Tech rules as its changes to search results failed to satisfy the EU antitrust regulator and rivals. The European Commission has been investigating Google since March for possible violations of the Digital Markets Act, particularly regarding favoritism towards its own services. Many rivals find Google's recent changes inadequate, and charges may follow decisions on investigations into Apple and Meta.

OpenAI Launches Data Residency in Europe for ChatGPT Enterprise, Edu, and API Platform

27 days ago

OpenAI Compliance Monitoring

OpenAI is introducing data residency in Europe for ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Edu, and the API Platform, enabling organizations to meet local data sovereignty requirements. Customers can choose to process data in Europe, with new API projects allowing in-region handling and zero data retention. ChatGPT workspaces can also store customer content in Europe. OpenAI emphasizes data privacy and security, using advanced encryption and ensuring no training on customer data without consent.

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Google AdSense Enhances Consent Management with Country-Specific Controls

1 months ago

Google Adsense Consent Mode +1 more

Google has introduced new customization options for European regulations messages in its Privacy settings, allowing publishers to manage consent on a country-by-country basis. Publishers can selectively display or hide the "do not consent" button based on country requirements, leading to potentially higher consent rates. This update provides flexibility for publishers to configure consent messages and optimize rates while ensuring compliance with local privacy laws.

Meta Reports $8 Billion Investment in Privacy Infrastructure Since 2019

1 months ago

Compliance Monitoring Meta

Meta has invested $8 billion in privacy infrastructure since 2019, implementing features like end-to-end encryption for Messenger and a privacy indicator for the Quest 3S headset. The company evaluates around 1,400 products monthly through a privacy review system and has automated privacy rules in its coding. Following a $5 billion FTC settlement, Meta employs over 3,000 privacy personnel to ensure compliance with global data protection laws.

Google refuses to implement fact checks despite new EU disinformation law requirements

1 months ago

Compliance Monitoring YouTube

Google has informed the EU that it will not implement fact checks in search results or YouTube videos, despite a new law requiring it. Google's global affairs president stated that integrating fact-checking is not suitable for their services. The EU's Code of Practice on Disinformation mandates tech firms to include fact-check results, but Google plans to withdraw from these commitments. The company will focus on enhancing its existing content moderation practices.

Meta Faces Legal Setback Over AI Training with Pirated Books from Library Genesis

1 months ago

Compliance Monitoring Meta

Meta is in legal trouble after court documents revealed it trained its AI models using pirated books from Library Genesis, a notorious piracy site. Authors Richard Kadrey and Sarah Silverman filed a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement. A judge criticized Meta's redaction efforts, indicating they were to avoid negative publicity. Meta claims its use of publicly available materials is protected under "fair use." The case's outcome could affect future AI training and copyright laws.

US Supreme Court Rejects Meta's Appeal in Advertisers' Class Action Lawsuit

1 months ago

Meta Ads Compliance Monitoring

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Meta's appeal to avoid a class action lawsuit from advertisers accusing the company of inflating ad reach. A lower court's ruling allows advertisers to seek damages collectively, alleging Meta misrepresented the potential audience for their ads. Plaintiffs argue that Meta's estimates were misleading, potentially costing them over $7 billion. Meta contends that the court's approach differs from other federal appeals.

Google files remedies proposal in response to DOJ antitrust lawsuit over search practices

2 months ago

Paid Search Compliance Monitoring +1 more

Google has submitted a proposal to address the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit alleging monopolistic practices in search. While planning to appeal the court's decision, Google must first outline remedies. The company argues that its success is due to innovation and competition, not coercion. The proposal focuses on search distribution contracts, allowing browser companies flexibility and device makers to preload multiple search engines.

Microsoft Clarity Introduces Cookie Consent Requirements for European Markets

2 months ago

Microsoft Clarity Consent Mode

Microsoft has introduced cookie consent requirements for Clarity users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, effective by early 2025. Operators must implement the Clarity Consent API to manage user consent for session tracking, crucial for funnel tracking and session recordings. Without explicit consent, Clarity cannot place cookies, requiring changes to existing setups to comply with data protection regulations.