EU antitrust

The EU has launched an antitrust probe into Google’s use of copyrighted web and YouTube content to train its AI models, examining whether the firm imposes unfair terms on publishers, grants itself privileged data access, and disadvantages rival AI developers. The investigation could lead to mandatory licensing schemes that compensate creators. It follows recent EU enforcement actions against U.S. tech firms, including fines on X and a probe into Meta’s WhatsApp data use, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech’s data practices in Europe.

.The EU has opened an antitrust probe into Meta’s policy allowing AI providers to access WhatsApp’s platform, questioning whether it breaches competition rules. Meta disputes the claims, saying the API isn’t built for AI chatbots and that the AI market is competitive. The investigation follows recent fines on Google, Apple and Meta for anti‑competitive practices. Regulators fear AI integration could create “gatekeeping” and privacy risks, prompting Meta to consider a cautious, limited rollout to avoid penalties and protect its market position.