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ICO proposals could wall off parts of the internet to under-18s but favour Big Tech
Watchdogs growl as traditional antitrust thinking comes under review
Companies cannot just build new technology and let market forces decide how it will be used
Governments should make companies more accountable for the AI they provide for the public sector
Lobbyists have accepted potential new oversight body ahead of a new Digital Services Act
Brussels’ competition enforcer says Dutch plan to bolster EU law could be ‘handy’ tool
Facebook project has raised the stakes for national regulators
Questionnaire sent to publishers is part of wider competition probe
Prime minister backs Macron as tensions rise over tech levies
Europe’s leaders are right to worry about Big Tech but the answer is not to over-regulate
Fatal Uber accident with pedestrian puts spotlight on ‘self-certifying’ approach
As platforms expand their reach into healthcare, a new regulatory system is needed
Rana Foroohar on the rise of Big Tech’s anti-heroes — and what can be done to limit their power
Privacy concerns are among the drivers of techlash and medical data are particularly sensitive
German chancellor says bloc should claim ‘digital sovereignty’ in battle with Silicon Valley
Economic affairs minister Peter Altmaier urges ‘tougher oversight’ to maintain competition
Plan to put burden of proof on to companies underlines diverging path from the US
Data leaks and regulatory fuel pressure for stricter regulation of tech groups
EU antitrust chief says dominant groups such as Google should face tougher obligations
Nearly half of all proposals worldwide originate in EU, report finds
US regulator sues to stop peddling of sham reviews and bogus followers
Brussels seeks information on digital payments from groups including banks and app makers
Margrethe Vestager’s new role gives her power to move beyond fines
Fines are not enough to ensure fair playing field, says EU antitrust chief
Vestager’s interim order against Broadcom seen as useful tool in fast-moving markets
