Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Fashion website Shein now faces stricter rules under EU platform law The retailer has four months to comply with the tough requirements of the Digital Services Act, the European Commission said today. 26/04/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Lawmakers to approve updated GDPR rules despite companies' concerns Tech lobby fears the updated GDPR rules will increase abusive complaints and further slow lengthy procedures. 02/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Google to purge billions of files containing personal data Google will purge billions of files containing personal data in a settlement of the Chrome privacy case. 02/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Brussels asks Big Tech to curb risks to integrity of EU elections The European Commission has asked X, TikTok, Facebook and other online platforms to mitigate risks to elections and clamp down on voter disinformation, as part of new guidelines adopted on Tuesday. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Social media empowers disinfo operations. What can the EU do about it? Brussels has started to recognise that social media platforms are not just digital town squares, but the profit-driven allies of the enemies of democracy. It is high time to act accordingly, Domonkos D Kovacs writes. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News The EU passed the first AI law. Tech experts say it’s ‘bittersweet’ In a world-first, the EU has passed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence but while some argue it does not go far enough, others say it could hurt companies with “additional constraints”. 16/03/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Delay, depress, destroy: How Big Tech subverts the EU's new laws When the DSA and DMA were passed in 2022, major tech industry associations praised the new laws as significant achievements. It is time for Big Tech corporations to stop pouting and live up to their responsibility, Jan Penfrat writes. 06/03/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News Ex-TikTok executive sues company over alleged gender discrimination A former TikTok executive sues the company, alleging gender and age discrimination. 10/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Safer Internet Day: How parents can protect their children online A global survey reveals children want tech companies to do more to protect them online but the “smoke and mirrors” promises by tech titans may not be enough. 06/02/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Should EU’s platform accountability rules have a 'Brussels effect'? The DSA's first signs of impact are becoming visible, but what is stopping big tech from treating everyone who uses their services fairly and equitably, Claire Pershan, Odanga Madung and Kiito Shilongo write. 31/01/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Elon Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth billions, judge rules The plan called for Musk to reap billions if Tesla, which is based in Austin, Texas, hit certain market capitalisation and operational milestones. 31/01/2024
Now playing Next Tech News US opens inquiry into Big Tech's partnerships with AI startups Tech giants have recently invested billions in artificial intelligence (AI) startups. 26/01/2024
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