European Commission

The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

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Big Tech Campaigns for ‘Open Digital Ecosystems’ in Europe
Big Tech Campaigns for ‘Open Digital Ecosystems’ in Europe
December 13, 2023  |  Big Tech

Google, Meta and other tech firms are lobbying for open digital ecosystems in Europe. The two companies are part of the seven-member Coalition for Open...

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Europe’s AI Legislation Exempts Open-Source Models
Europe’s AI Legislation Exempts Open-Source Models
December 07, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Europe’s new AI legislation could reportedly go easy on open-source artificial intelligence models. Lawmakers in Europe were still hammering out the details of the landmark AI Act...

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Can the EU Get Its Digital Act Together?
Can the EU Get Its Digital Act Together?
December 06, 2023  |  David S. Evans

Where’s the European Union when it comes to AI? It has the world’s second-largest GDP — $18.4 trillion in 2023. Its 448 million population is more than 100...

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EC Investigates ‘No-Poach’ Agreements at Food Delivery Companies
EC Investigates ‘No-Poach’ Agreements at Food Delivery Companies
November 21, 2023  |  Delivery

The European Commission said Tuesday (Nov. 21) that it has carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies involved in the online ordering and...

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France Vies to Host EU’s New Anti-Money Laundering Agency
France Vies to Host EU’s New Anti-Money Laundering Agency
November 17, 2023  |  AML

France is vying to host the European Union’s anti-money laundering (AML) agency, with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire presenting Paris as an ideal location...

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Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
November 10, 2023  |  Data

European Union (EU) countries and European Parliament lawmakers are reportedly expected to reach an agreement on light touch rules for Airbnb next week. The proposed regulations will...

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Report: Google to Challenge EU’s Attempt to Break Up Ad Business
Report: Google to Challenge EU’s Attempt to Break Up Ad Business
October 12, 2023  |  Google

Google reportedly intends to challenge the European Union’s (EU) threat to break up its ad business. The tech giant has made it clear in a...

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EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
October 09, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), Europe and Japan are reportedly of like minds. “I see a lot of convergence in how we look...

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EU Retailers Push Back Against 30-Day Payment Rule
EU Retailers Push Back Against 30-Day Payment Rule
October 01, 2023  |  Commercial Payments

European retailers are concerned about new rules requiring businesses to be paid within 30 days. As the Financial Times reported Sunday (Oct. 1), retailers say the...

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