European Union

Bing search — Microsoft Edge and Bing might get a free pass from Europe’s DMA since they aren't 'dominant enough' in digital markets The European Commission is set to exempt Microsoft's Bing and the Edge browser from the strict DMA rules.

Office 365 apps on WC background — Removing Teams from Office might not be enough to satisfy Microsoft's rivals as EU steps up possible regulation Microsoft might be in for a massive surprise as the EU sends a questionnaire to rivals seeking feedback about Redmond's concessions.

"We don’t allow ads on our platform that contain sexually explicit content," Google explains after an explicit ad surfaced on YouTube amid its firm stance on ad-blockers YouTube is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

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Microsoft will let users uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable ads on Windows 11 as it complies with the Digital Markets Act

By Zac Bowden published 16 November 23

Whoa Microsoft has published a blog post detailing how it's making Windows 11 compliant with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA.)

Whoa

European Union approves €43 billion Chips Act to boost semiconductor production

By Kevin Okemwa published 27 July 23

MORE CHIPS The European Union has passed the €43 billion Chips Act. It is designed to enhance the production of semiconductors in the region.

MORE CHIPS

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