tech giants regulation
Google Agrees to Pay $40 Million to Support South African News Media Following Regulatory Intervention
Nov 13, 2025 10:25 pm CST
South Africa's Competition Commission has secured a $40.4 million funding package from Google to support struggling local news media organizations. The agreement follows a 16-month investigation revealing algorithmic bias favoring international news sources. The deal includes funds for national publishers, AI innovation, and digital transformation for smaller outlets. Other tech platforms including TikTok have made concessions, while Elon Musk's X platform faces regulatory directives after failing to settle.
UK Designates Apple and Google as Duopoly: New Regulatory Framework Aims to Increase Competition in Mobile Ecosystems
Oct 23, 2025 01:14 am CST
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has officially classified Apple and Google as having "strategic market status," imposing tougher regulations on their mobile platforms. This decision follows a nine-month investigation into their effective duopoly over mobile ecosystems, with potential implications for innovation, competition, and consumer choice in the UK tech landscape. Both companies have expressed concerns about potential negative impacts on privacy, security, and product development.