Austrian advocacy group NOYB, led by prominent privacy activist Max Schrems, has filed a significant complaint against the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The complaint accuses the Elon Musk-owned company of unlawfully utilizing users’ personal data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems without obtaining proper consent,…

The U.K.’s competition watchdog announced on Monday that it is assessing whether Synopsys‘ planned $35 billion acquisition of Ansys might negatively impact competition in Britain. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has yet to initiate a formal investigation into the significant deal. In January, Synopsys, a leading chip design software…

Valve Software is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the company of monopolistic practices that have allegedly kept video game prices artificially high and stifled competition in the digital distribution market for PC gaming, according to GeekWire. Steam’s Market Power Under Scrutiny Bellevue, Washington-based Valve operates Steam, the leading online…

Paramount Global’s CBS Sports will produce two National Football League (NFL) games set to air on Netflix this Christmas Day, marking a significant milestone for the video streaming platform. According to Reuters, this development comes as part of Netflix’s ongoing efforts to expand its live sports offerings, with the NFL…

The UK government is reportedly contemplating amendments to the Online Safety Act, a move aimed at tightening regulations on social media companies in the wake of a week of racist rioting fueled by false information online. The reconsideration of the legislation comes as the country grapples with the increasing influence…

The Competition Bureau of Canada is inviting Canadians to provide their input on its preliminary enforcement approach to competitor property controls. This follows recent changes to the Competition Act aimed at modernizing the country’s competition laws. In a statement released by the Bureau, it outlined that the preliminary guidance is designed…

Software company Anaconda Inc. has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Intel Corporation in a Delaware federal court, accusing the chipmaker of illegally using its software for artificial intelligence (AI) development, according to court documents made public on Friday. The lawsuit highlights a significant dispute over the use of software…

Energy prices across the UK have remained stubbornly high following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, despite early promises of stabilization. The crisis has sparked widespread frustration, with consumers and experts alike criticizing the lack of competition in the energy market. According to Yahoo, the energy price cap, designed to protect consumers,…