EU Intensifies Digital Regulation with New Probes and AI Concerns Ahead of Elections

The European Commission has launched investigations into Alibaba's AliExpress and issued formal requests to major tech platforms to address AI risks, signaling a broader crackdown on digital services.

The European Commission opens a formal investigation into Alibaba's AliExpress for potential breaches of the Digital Services Act, including the sale of illegal products and failure to implement age checks.
Italy fines TikTok €10 million for failing to protect young users from harmful content, as the EU also scrutinizes the platform's algorithmic profiling systems.
Apple sees a surge in alternative browser downloads in Europe following new Digital Markets Act requirements, while Microsoft abolishes exit fees for Azure cloud services in compliance with the European Data Act.
The EU calls on eight major tech firms to outline their plans to tackle deepfakes and AI risks ahead of elections, under new laws on artificial intelligence.
EU's legal arsenal against digital abuses expands with the Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, and the AI Act, aiming to protect citizens while fostering innovation.

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