Category: European Union

Amazon Scraps Deal to Buy Maker of Roomba Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Amazon walked away from the $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot as it faces questions from regulators in the European Union and United States.
Apple Overhauls App Store in Europe, in Response to New Digital Law

A new E.U. law taking effect in March forced Apple to loosen its grip on the App Store, changes it had long resisted.
G7 Tightens Enforcement of Oil Price Cap Amid Widespread Russian Evasion

The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on oil shippers and traders that have been helping Russia circumvent price restrictions.
The E.U. Is Investigating Elon Musk’s Platform X

The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory move to date against X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers.
Illicit Content on Elon Musk’s X Draws E.U. Investigation

The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory consequence to date of X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers.
Gene-Sequencing Company Illumina to Sell Cancer Test Developer

The move came two days after a court upheld the Federal Trade Commission’s challenge to the deal on antitrust grounds.
Google’s Antitrust Loss to Epic Could Preview Its Legal Fate in 2024

A trio of antitrust cases on the docket threaten to reshape Google’s business and sap its profits.
E.U. Moves to Tap Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine

A plan to use interest earned on frozen Russian central bank assets could provide up to 15 billion euros for Ukraine, but faces hurdles before final approval.
E.U. Agrees on AI Act, Landmark Regulation for Artificial Intelligence

The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.
E.U. Relaxes Trade Rules on Electric Cars From Britain

The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles.
E.U. Relaxes Trade Rules on Electric Cars from Britain

The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles.
How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.’s Harms

Alarmed by the power of artificial intelligence, Europe, the United States and others are trying to respond — but the technology is evolving more rapidly than their policies.