A leading EU official denied taking a softer approach to Big Tech, citing a “very clear legal basis” for regulators and pointing to ongoing investigations into social media platforms X and Meta. The Digital Services Act, in effect since 2024, gives the EU power to regulate Big Tech to prevent illegal activities online. Questions arise as the tech industry attempts to influence the EU’s approach, with Meta’s CEO urging the incoming U.S. president to consider the bloc’s competition rules.
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How foreign tourists are charged 50% more in Paris than French customers
Americans visiting Paris are reportedly being charged up to 50% more than French customers, as demonstrated by a Le Parisien experiment where a French reporter and an American impersonator ordered the same meal but received vastly different bills. The American was charged more for drinks and faced different tipping expectations, raising concerns about tourist exploitation in Parisian dining establishments. Want More Context? 🔎
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