Keywords: Digital Regulation


European Union orders Google to boost competition in search and artificial intelligence

The European Commission has introduced new measures requiring Google to strengthen competition in online search services and provide fairer access to key Android features for rival artificial intelligence developers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The new requirements are designed to reduce barriers......

EU court confirms Google fine over illegal gambling advertising on YouTube

The European Union’s highest court has upheld a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed on Google by Italian regulators over gambling-related advertising displayed on its YouTube platform, strengthening the legal responsibility of major digital platforms for content shared through commercial partnerships. The......

More than 20 countries move to restrict minors’ access to social media

Governments around the world are accelerating efforts to regulate young people's access to social media, with more than 20 countries either enforcing or preparing restrictions aimed at protecting children and teenagers online. The growing international trend comes as the European Union weighs new......

Nigeria launches probe into tech Giants over alleged misuse of news content

Nigeria has ordered a formal investigation into several of the world's largest technology companies over allegations of anti-competitive conduct and the unauthorized use of news content, marking the country's latest effort to strengthen oversight of the digital economy. The Federal Competition......

Apple allows alternative app stores and payments in Brazil after antitrust deal

Apple has announced that it will allow alternative app stores and external payment systems for iOS applications in Brazil, following an agreement with the country’s competition authority, marking a significant shift in its App Store policies in one of Latin America’s largest digital markets. The......

United Arab Emirates bans social media access for children under 15

The United Arab Emirates has announced new restrictions on social media use, setting a minimum age of 15 for access to social networking platforms. The measure places the country among a growing number of nations seeking to strengthen protections for children in the digital environment. Under the new......

Telegram challenges temporary ban in India over exam security measures

Telegram has reportedly challenged a temporary government-imposed restriction in India, opening a new debate over the balance between public security measures and digital communication rights. The case has drawn attention from technology experts, legal observers, and millions of users who rely on messaging......

Telegram founder criticizes India’s temporary ban on messaging platform

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticized India’s decision to temporarily restrict access to the messaging platform, arguing that the measure negatively affected millions of ordinary users while failing to fully address the underlying issue authorities were attempting to combat. The restriction......

UK considers stricter social media restrictions for children under 16

The British government is preparing new measures aimed at strengthening online safety for children, with proposals that could restrict access to certain social media platforms for users under the age of 16. The initiative reflects growing concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young people's......