The European Union has accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of violating competition law by offering an ad-free subscription service. The E.U. claims that Meta’s offering of an ad-free option undermines competition and harms consumers by limiting their choices. Meta has denied any wrongdoing and stated that they will cooperate with the authorities during the investigation.
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TikTok Ban and Trump Executive Order Lead to Tech Company Dilemma
Amazon Web Services provided technical support for TikTok videos in the US, facing a dilemma when a new law banned TikTok but President-elect Trump planned to pause enforcement. Amazon complied with the law last minute, with Akamai Technologies taking over support. Apple and Google removed TikTok from their app stores, while Oracle and Akamai continued to serve TikTok data, weighing the risk of penalties against compliance with Trump's wishes. Full Article
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