Thierry Breton

Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
September 22, 2024  |  Regulation

Two of the European Union’s top regulators are stepping down from their posts. And as Wired reported Saturday (Sept. 22), experts say it’s too soon...

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EU’s New AI Rules Spark Debate Over Innovation ‘Barrier’
EU’s New AI Rules Spark Debate Over Innovation ‘Barrier’
March 14, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The European Union’s parliament has approved the world’s inaugural comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, a move hailed by some and criticized by others who fear...

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EC Commissioner Says DMA Doesn’t Compromise Security and Privacy
EC Commissioner Says DMA Doesn’t Compromise Security and Privacy
September 26, 2023  |  Regulation

Following a recent meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook, European Union (EU) Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton called on the tech giant to open up its ecosystem of hardware and software to...

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TikTok, Amazon, Google and More Scramble Before Launch of EU’s Tech Laws 
TikTok, Amazon, Google and More Scramble Before Launch of EU’s Tech Laws 
August 24, 2023  |  Regulation

It is the European Union’s (EU) digital decade — and it starts Friday (Aug. 25).  The rest of the world, particularly its tech sector, has...

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TikTok Faces Scrutiny Over Compliance With EU Regulations
TikTok Faces Scrutiny Over Compliance With EU Regulations
July 18, 2023  |  Regulation

TikTok reportedly failed to fully pass a recent test conducted by the European Union’s governing body, raising concerns that the popular social media platform is not yet...

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Meta and OpenAI CEOs Back EU Artificial Intelligence Rules
Meta and OpenAI CEOs Back EU Artificial Intelligence Rules
June 25, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

The heads of Meta and OpenAI have shown support for government artificial intelligence (AI) regulations.  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, voiced their...

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EU Rejects Zuckerberg’s Stance On Regulating Facebook
EU Rejects Zuckerberg’s Stance On Regulating Facebook
February 17, 2020  |  Facebook

European Union industry commissioner Thierry Breton rebuked Facebook’s proposed new internet rules Monday (Feb.17), saying it was Facebook‘s responsibility to adapt to the EU and...

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