EU takes the lead in reining in Big Tech, again

Two new laws, touted as a milestone in the bloc’s regulation of digital markets, are set to change the way companies do business.

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Earlier this month, the European Union approved landmark antitrust rules to rein in tech giants. Once formally adopted, the rules are expected to take effect in early 2023. However, much of what they can achieve will depend on how they are implemented and enforced.

It does mark a new chapter for how technology companies will be able to operate in the EU. And, …

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Abhishek Baxi

Abhishek writes on technology trends, gadgets and SMBs, and has over a decade of experience—both as an industry watcher as well as a participant. He quit Microsoft in 2011 to become an independent digital consultant, and to write more, travel randomly, watch a lot of movies and wake up late on weekdays.

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