EU probes Microsoft’s security software practices

EU probes Microsoft’s security software practices

The European Commission is probing if Microsoft is preventing customers from relying on certain security software from its competitors, according to a document that regulators sent to at least one rival in January, seen by Reuters. Companies over the years have complained about Microsoft’s bundling services and its cloud-computing practices, which European regulators have investigated. …

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Meta: EU asks Meta to clarify measures against child sexual abuse by December 22

Meta: EU asks Meta to clarify measures against child sexual abuse by December 22

For the last few months, European Union’s (EU) tech regulators have asked social media giant Meta to provide more details on the measures it has adopted to tackle ‘unwanted’ content on its popular photo and video-sharing app Instagram. In October, the European Commissionsent its first request to the Mark Zuckerberg-led company to provide information on …

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Why iRobot is worried about Amazon deal falling apart

Why iRobot is worried about Amazon deal falling apart

The outcome of Amazon.com Inc’s proposed takeover of iRobot Corp has left many anxious. The worries come after a competition warning from Europe’s antitrust watchdog cast doubts on the deal’s path to closing. The robot-vacuum maker’s stock was whipsawed this week and now trades more than 30% below Amazon’s $51.75-per-share offer Tuesday. What’s causing the …

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Teams: Microsoft Office users in Europe will not get Teams app bundled, here’s why

Teams: Microsoft Office users in Europe will not get Teams app bundled, here’s why

Microsoft has announced its decision to not offer its video-conferencing platform Teams with its productivity suite Officein the countries that are part of the Europe Union. The move is reportedly aimed to avoid a possible EU antitrust fine. In 2020, Salesforce-owned competing workspace messaging app Slack filed a complaint against Microsoft for bundling its products.After …

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Microsoft Activision Deal: US FTC Sues to Block $69 Billion Takeover Deal Over Competition Concerns

Microsoft Activision Deal: US FTC Sues to Block  Billion Takeover Deal Over Competition Concerns

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, the Biden administration has stepped in to block Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Valued at a staggering $69 billion, this deal would have allowed Microsoft to expand its arsenal of popular games and compete with industry giants like Tencent and Sony. However, the …

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Sources Say Microsoft’s Takeover Deal with Activision Targets Only Cloud Streaming Rivals in EU Remedies

Sources Say Microsoft’s Takeover Deal with Activision Targets Only Cloud Streaming Rivals in EU Remedies

According to insiders, Microsoft Corp’s efforts to address European Union antitrust concerns regarding its $69 billion acquisition of Activision solely focus on cloud gaming services. Surprisingly, there is no mention of rival Sony in their proposed solutions, indicating that the Commission may no longer be concerned about competition in the console market. While Microsoft submitted …

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Labeling Content Required for Companies Using AI Tools Such as ChatGPT and Bard, says European Commission

Labeling Content Required for Companies Using AI Tools Such as ChatGPT and Bard, says European Commission

European Commission deputy head Vera Jourova has called on companies deploying generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard to label any potential disinformation as part of their efforts to combat fake news. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, backed by Microsoft, has become the fastest-growing consumer application in history and sparked a race among tech companies to bring …

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