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EU Calls for ‘Cutting Red Tape’ for Tech Companies
Cybersecurity // November 19, 2025

The European Union (EU) has released an extensive plan to ease digital regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

OpenAI Tells EU Regulators They Should Facilitate Competition in AI Markets
artificial intelligence // October 09, 2025

OpenAI told representatives of the European Commission that the company faces difficulties in competing with “entrenched companies” in digital markets and that regulators should continue to be vigilant to facilitate competition in the markets for artificial intelligence-based services. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Apple Wants EU To Rethink Digital Markets Act
Apple // September 25, 2025

Apple is asking Europe’s antitrust regulator to do away with its digital protection rule.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Apple Reportedly Negotiating to Stave Off EU App Store Fines
Apple // June 23, 2025

Apple is reportedly in eleventh-hour negotiations with European regulators about changes to its App Store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Meta’s WhatsApp AI Features Targeted in EU Antitrust Probe

December 04, 2025
European antitrust regulators have launched an investigation into Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) enhancement to WhatsApp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

EU Calls for ‘Cutting Red Tape’ for Tech Companies

November 19, 2025
The European Union (EU) has released an extensive plan to ease digital regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

OpenAI Tells EU Regulators They Should Facilitate Competition in AI Markets

October 09, 2025
OpenAI told representatives of the European Commission that the company faces difficulties in competing with “entrenched companies” in digital markets and that regulators should continue to be vigilant to facilitate...

Apple Wants EU To Rethink Digital Markets Act

September 25, 2025
Apple is asking Europe’s antitrust regulator to do away with its digital protection rule.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...