The Italian Competition Authority has imposed a fine of €98,635,416.67 on Apple Inc., Apple Distribution International Ltd., and Apple Italia S.r.l. for abusing its dominant position in the market for platforms used by developers to distribute apps to iOS users. The decision focuses on the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy, introduced by Apple in April 2021. Continue reading “Apple fined €98.6 million by Italy for anti-competitive ATT policy”
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into whether Google has breached EU competition rules by using online content from web publishers and YouTube creators for artificial intelligence (AI) purposes without fair compensation or adequate choice. The probe focuses on whether Google imposed unfair terms, limited rivals’ access to essential data, or used its dominant position to strengthen its own AI services. Continue reading “EU launches formal antitrust case into Google’s AI content practices”
