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EU Tech Regulation
About EU Tech Regulation
European Union is putting in place a broad and stringent regulatory framework for the technology sector, focused on safety, competition, and interoperability. This approach is anchored by major legislation such as the Digital Services Act (DSA), which governs online content, and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), designed to limit the dominance of large gatekeeper platforms. In parallel, updated rules will require devices to last longer and feature batteries that can be repaired or replaced by 2027.
Google offers changes to Search spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine
The EU watchdog has said that its monitoring showed that Google's spam policy demotes news media and other publishers' websites and content in Google search results when those websites include content
Meta strengthens age checks with AI after EU flags concerns over safeguards
Meta has introduced AI-powered age detection tools and expanded Teen Account protections after EU regulators raised concerns over underage users access to Instagram and Facebook despite safeguards
Updated On: May 06 2026 | 4:25 PM ISTEU says Meta's safeguards fail to stop under-13 users on FB, Instagram
European Commission's preliminary findings highlight gaps in Meta's age verification and safety systems, raising concerns over how effectively Instagram and Facebook prevent underage access
Updated On: Apr 30 2026 | 3:12 PM ISTEU tells Google to open Android to wider range of AI services beyond Gemini
EU regulators are pushing Google to give rival AI services the same system-level access as Gemini, a move that could change how assistants work across apps and data on Android devices
Updated On: Apr 29 2026 | 2:51 PM IST