EU Countries Did Not Back Political Deal on Gig Workers’ Rights, EU Presidency Says

[ad_1] BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A watered-down political deal giving workers at Uber, Deliveroo and other online companies more social and labour rights failed to get sufficient support from EU governments, Belgium’s presidency of the European Union said on Friday. EU lawmakers and Belgium, the current holder of the rotating EU presidency, had clinched the deal…

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Google to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections – Technology News

[ad_1] Google is preparing to launch an anti-misinformation campaign across five countries in the European Union (EU), the company told Reuters ahead of the bloc’s parliamentary elections and tougher new rules tackling online content. In June, EU citizens will elect a new European Parliament to pass policies and laws in the region and lawmakers fear…

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Japan’s Ruling Party Pushes for AI Legislation Within 2024, Nikkei Reports

[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s ruling party will propose that the government introduces a new law regulating generative artificial intelligence technologies within 2024, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday. To address issues surrounding AI such as disinformation and rights infringement, the Liberal Democratic Party’s AI project team will draft preliminary rules, including penal regulations,…

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EU Regulators Mull Easing Merger Rules for Telcos and Big Tech to Help Pay Network Costs

[ad_1] BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU regulators may ease their rules against mobile telecoms mergers and also broaden telecoms rules to get Big Tech and others to help fund the rollout of 5G, according to a European Commission document seen by Reuters. “The fragmentation of the EU market for electronic communications networks and services along national…

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Apple rolls out iOS 17.4 Beta, introduces Alternative App Stores and payment methods

[ad_1] Apple has rolled out the first beta update for iOS 17.4, bringing significant changes primarily focused on users in the European Union (EU). According to the official changelog, these updates align with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which became effective on November 1, 2022. One notable change is the introduction of alternative…

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