EU launches probe into Meta, Apple and Alphabet under sweeping new tech law

CNBC March 25, 2024
Arjun Kharpal

Key Points

– The European Union on Monday opened an investigation into Apple, Alphabet and Meta, in its first probe under the sweeping new Digital Markets Act tech legislation.

– The first two probes focus on Alphabet and Apple and relate to so-called “anti-steering rules.”

– Other investigations are looking into whether Google favored its own services over rivals when showing search results, potential issues with Apple’s iOS, and Meta’s “pay or consent” model.

The European Union on Monday began an investigation into Apple, Alphabet and Meta, in its first probe under the sweeping new Digital Markets Act tech legislation.

“Today, the Commission has opened non-compliance investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into Alphabet’s rules on steering in Google...

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