European Commission news and trends

ChatGPT Facing Dual Regulatory Regimes Under New EU Designation
Artificial Intelligence // September 01, 2026

The European Union is bringing OpenAI’s ChatGPT under its strictest online platform rules, signaling that Brussels increasingly views widely used artificial intelligence services not only as AI models but also as mass-market information platforms capable of creating systemic risks. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Google Scraps Search Ranking Penalties for Publishers After EU Pressure
Google // August 28, 2026

Google has adjusted its site reputation policy in the European Economic Area (EEA) after discussion with the European Commission, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 28) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety
Legal & Regulation // July 12, 2026

European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. 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,...

EU and White House Met on Anthropic Access Following Ban
Artificial Intelligence // June 25, 2026

European and U.S. officials reportedly met following a recent ban on Anthopic’s AI models. 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....

Interviews & Exclusives
Banks and FinTechs Watch as Regulators Redraw Data Rules

May 18, 2026
For years, the debate about data and market power has lived mostly in antitrust courts and academic journals. That changes when AI enters the picture. A new analysis from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre puts a sharper edge on a question the banking and FinTech sectors can no longer treat as someone else’s problem: […]

EU’s Instant Payments Deadlines Loom With Challenges for X-Border Payments

January 08, 2025
Instant payments in the European Union will reach a milestone Thursday (Jan. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

PSD3’s Global Reach Brings US Financial Firms New Compliance Challenges

January 06, 2025
The newest update to the Payment Services Directive, PSD3, has been two years in the making, and final guidelines are expected to come this year. Get the Full Story Complete...

Fed Questions AI Productivity Boost as EU Starts Work on Regulating It

October 02, 2024
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is tempering expectations of an artificial intelligence (AI) productivity impact, while Malaysia unveiled ambitious plans to become an AI hub and the European Commission assembled...

Quick Reads
Google Says EU-Mandated Changes Will Worsen Search Results

September 08, 2026
Google is reportedly warning that new regulatory changes in Europe will worsen the search experience for users. 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 […]

Google Scraps Search Ranking Penalties for Publishers After EU Pressure

August 28, 2026
Google has adjusted its site reputation policy in the European Economic Area (EEA) after discussion with the European Commission, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 28) blog post. Get...

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety

July 12, 2026
European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

EU and White House Met on Anthropic Access Following Ban

June 25, 2026
European and U.S. officials reportedly met following a recent ban on Anthopic’s AI models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...