Regulators vs. AI giants: acquisitions under review, bundling complaints and market-power fights.
130 articles
A federal judge ruled that Google does not have to sell its advertising exchange. Instead, Google must make its ad tech tools interoperable with rival platforms, avoiding a forced breakup.
Bloomberg Technology · 17d ago
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Andreessen Horowitz investment partners improperly serve on the boards of competing AI companies.
Bloomberg Technology · 33d ago
The State Administration for Market Regulation fined Ctrip 5.18 billion RMB for abusing its market dominance through exclusive agreements and algorithmic price manipulation. The article argues this is a regulatory correction of specific behaviors rather than a rejection of the platform economy.
虎嗅 · 54d ago
Google will begin allowing third-party app stores to be distributed directly within the Google Play Store starting July 22. This move follows legal pressure and a settlement with Epic Games.
The Next Web (TNW) · 65d ago
The Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched an investigation into Google's removal of the 'choice screen' for search engines on Android devices in Switzerland. This move forces Google Search as the default, potentially violating antitrust laws.
36氪 · 67d ago
State attorneys general are suing to block the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing concerns over market competition.
Ars Technica · 68d ago
Apple has lost a significant legal battle against the European Union, forcing the company to comply with stricter antitrust regulations regarding its App Store and iOS ecosystem. This ruling marks a major shift in how Apple manages its platform dominance in the European market.
Bloomberg Technology · 73d ago
Major memory manufacturers Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix face a class-action lawsuit in the US for allegedly colluding to restrict supply and inflate prices, leveraging the AI-driven demand for HBM as a pretext.
虎嗅 · 78d ago
The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed Google's final appeal regarding a €4.1 billion antitrust fine. The ruling concludes an eight-year legal battle over Android's search and browser dominance.
The Next Web (TNW) · 79d ago
The European Commission has fined Google €4.1 billion for using its Android operating system to block competitors. Google maintains that its investments have kept the Android ecosystem open and competitive.
BBC Technology · 79d ago
Europe's highest court has upheld a massive $4.7 billion antitrust fine against Google, concluding a long-standing legal battle over Android's market dominance. The ruling confirms that Google abused its position by bundling apps.
Engadget · 79d ago
Google has lost its appeal against a massive €4.1 billion antitrust fine imposed by the EU. The court ruled that Google abused its market power by bundling its apps with the Android operating system.
Bloomberg Technology · 79d ago
The Supreme Court ruled in Slaughter v. Trump that the President has the authority to fire FTC commissioners, effectively ending the agency's long-standing independence.
The Verge · 82d ago
Google is rolling out changes to its Android app store billing policy, moving away from a flat 30 percent fee. The new structure introduces decoupled fees that vary based on developer earnings and user acquisition history.
The Verge · 87d ago
Google has initiated a reduction in Play Store fees in select markets. This move follows the legal settlement with Epic Games and precedes a planned global rollout by 2027.
Ars Technica · 87d ago
A UK class action lawsuit has been cleared for trial, accusing Apple of anti-competitive behavior by locking users into its iCloud ecosystem. The case highlights growing regulatory pressure on Apple's closed-loop ecosystem, with similar probes emerging in Italy and the EU.
Computerworld · 88d ago
Apple has reached a settlement with Brazil's CADE regulator to allow third-party app stores and alternative payment systems on iOS. These changes will be implemented starting with iOS 26.5.
The Next Web (TNW) · 93d ago
The European Commission is preparing to impose significant fines on Alphabet's Google as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation. This move signals continued regulatory pressure on big tech's market practices.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 117d ago
Google is currently facing a significant triple-digit million euro fine as a result of an ongoing antitrust investigation. The penalty highlights increasing regulatory pressure on big tech companies regarding market competition.
iTNews Australia · 117d ago
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a Strategic Market Status (SMS) investigation into Microsoft. The probe covers a wide range of products including Windows, Office, Teams, and Copilot.
The Next Web (TNW) · 128d ago
Meta announced on May 13 it will let competitors' AI chatbots use WhatsApp tools for free. This responds to EU antitrust pressure to avoid massive fines.
36氪 · 129d ago
China SAMR conditionally approves Tencent's acquisition of audio platform Himalaya to curb monopoly risks. Restrictions cover pricing, exclusivity, and creator freedoms.
虎嗅 · 129d ago
US antitrust regulators approved Intel's investment in AI chip startup SambaNova, removing hurdles. Intel raised its stake from 6.8% to 8.2% with $35M in February funding.
36氪 · 140d ago
UK's CMA will launch a strategic market status probe into Microsoft's entire business software ecosystem in May, targeting licensing practices that stifle cloud competition. This follows prior cloud investigations where Microsoft inflated Office license prices on rivals.
Computerworld · 171d ago
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching an investigation into Microsoft for potential strategic market status (SMS) in cloud services, focusing on competition limits via Teams, Copilot, and Windows. This follows a 2025 cloud inquiry where Microsoft and Amazon agreed to reduce egress fees and improve interoperability.
Engadget · 172d ago
UK CMA to probe Microsoft Word, Excel, Copilot licensing from May to assess market power. Investigation may lead to 'strategic market status' designation with penalties.
36氪 · 172d ago
A senior White House official stated that the AI market is competitive and rapidly evolving. Antitrust enforcers should be wary of intervening in this dynamic space.
Bloomberg Technology · 177d ago
CISPE filed an EU antitrust complaint against Broadcom for 10x VMware price hikes, terminating projects, and tightening licenses after acquisition. This harms European cloud providers and customers.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 182d ago
Google submits court proposal to reform Play Store: reduce high commissions, allow third-party payments and app stores. This ends long antitrust battle, reshaping Android app economics.
36氪 · 197d ago
Judge Leonie Brinkema declined to order Google to divest parts of its advertising business after finding it liable. The European Commission remains the only regulator advocating a breakup while reviewing Google’s compliance plan.
The Next Web (TNW) · 15d ago