Top EU official denies softer approach to Big Tech, cites 'very clear legal basis' for regulation

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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