Adam Satariano
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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal: U.K. Agency Signals Approval
Britain’s antitrust regulator said the companies had addressed its main concerns about the $69 billion deal, though final approval is yet to come.
Britain Passes Sweeping New Online Safety Law
The far-reaching bill had set off debates about balancing free speech and privacy rights against efforts to halt the spread of harmful content online.
TikTok Fined by European Union for Mishandling Child Data
The data-collection practices of TikTok that were cited by the European Union are becoming a common target for global regulators.
Microsoft Offers U.K. Changes to Activision Deal
An acquisition that once faced long odds now appears to be on a path toward approval.
Meta Loses Appeal on How It Harvests Data in Germany
The ruling by the European Court of Justice clears the way for Germany’s top antitrust enforcer to block Meta from combining user data across its...
Google’s Ads Violate Antitrust Laws, E.U. Says
European Union regulators filed new antitrust charges against Google, which could lead to fines and orders for the company to change its business practices.
E.U. Takes Major Step Toward Regulating A.I.
A draft law in the European Parliament has become the world’s most far-reaching attempt to address the potentially harmful effects of artificial intelligence.
Meta Fined $1.3 Billion for Violating E.U. Data Privacy Rules
The Facebook owner said it would appeal an order to stop sending data about European Union users to the United States.
E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for Activision
The green light follows objections to the blockbuster deal by American and British regulators on the grounds that it would undercut competition.
ChatGPT Faces Ban in Italy Over Privacy Concerns
The action by Italy’s data protection agency is the first known instance of the chatbot being blocked by a Western country.