The EU will soon decide if Apple and Meta broke the Digital Markets Act. They planned to announce this in March but postponed it because of trade talks. EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera confirmed they'll share their ruling shortly.
Since last March, the European Commission has investigated these tech giants for possibly breaking rules meant to limit big tech power and increase competition. Reports suggest Apple and Meta might face small fines for these violations. The delayed penalty could mark the first real enforcement of this new law, setting a pattern for future cases. The current focus on international tensions has shifted attention away from tech regulation.
Meta disagrees with the EU's view of the situation. The company claims the rules unfairly target major tech platforms and emphasizes how they've worked with officials throughout the process. As regulators prepare to announce their decision, Meta continues to reject the claims against them. This situation shows the ongoing tension between big tech companies and government officials about fair rules for the digital marketplace.
Since last March, the European Commission has investigated these tech giants for possibly breaking rules meant to limit big tech power and increase competition. Reports suggest Apple and Meta might face small fines for these violations. The delayed penalty could mark the first real enforcement of this new law, setting a pattern for future cases. The current focus on international tensions has shifted attention away from tech regulation.
Meta disagrees with the EU's view of the situation. The company claims the rules unfairly target major tech platforms and emphasizes how they've worked with officials throughout the process. As regulators prepare to announce their decision, Meta continues to reject the claims against them. This situation shows the ongoing tension between big tech companies and government officials about fair rules for the digital marketplace.
