# Antitrust
Latest news and articles about Antitrust
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China’s Digital Rebellion: Developers Challenge Apple’s Final Fortress
Forty-eight Chinese developers have filed an antitrust complaint against Apple, demanding the same open-market concessions recently granted in Brazil and the EU. As China becomes Apple's largest App Store revenue source, the pressure to reform the 'Apple Tax' and allow third-party payments is reaching a tipping point.
China’s Appetite for Subsidy Wars Sours: The End of the One-Cent Meal
China's market regulator has introduced draft rules to ban predatory subsidies in the food delivery sector, signaling an end to the era of 'one-cent meals.' The regulations aim to protect small merchants and delivery riders from the hidden costs of platform-led price wars.
China’s 100 Billion Yuan Delivery War Ends in a Regulatory Truce
China's market regulator has issued draft rules to halt aggressive subsidy wars in the food delivery sector after tech giants incinerated 100 billion yuan without changing market dynamics. The regulation aims to protect merchants and shift the industry focus from predatory pricing to service quality and operational efficiency.
Brussels Rejects Apple’s Privacy Defense as Siri AI Launch Stalls in Europe
Apple has delayed the European launch of its AI-upgraded Siri, citing privacy concerns under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The European Commission has rejected this explanation, asserting that Apple simply failed to comply with regulations and was denied a requested 18-month exemption.
Apple vs. Brussels: The High-Stakes Stand-Off Over AI Sovereignty
Apple has delayed its AI-enhanced Siri launch in the EU, blaming the Digital Markets Act for creating privacy risks through interoperability requirements. The European Commission has rejected these claims, arguing Apple simply failed to comply with established laws and attempted to bypass regulations with an unacceptable 18-month exemption request.
Brussels Breaks the Wall: Meta Forced to Open WhatsApp to AI Rivals
The EU has ordered Meta to lift its restrictions on third-party AI assistants accessing WhatsApp to prevent long-term competitive damage. This interim measure forces Meta to maintain an open ecosystem while the European Commission completes a full antitrust investigation into the company's AI practices.
Brussels vs. Menlo Park: EU Forces Meta to Open WhatsApp to AI Rivals
The European Commission has ordered Meta to halt policies that block rival AI companies from integrating with WhatsApp Business within five days. This proactive antitrust measure aims to prevent Meta from using its messaging dominance to unfairly monopolize the emerging AI assistant market.
Apple’s $1.4 Trillion Digital Fortress: China Emerges as the Engine of the App Store Economy
Apple's App Store facilitated $1.4 trillion in economic activity in 2025, with China leading as the largest market. While AI integration is expected to fuel the next growth cycle, the company faces escalating antitrust pressure and record-breaking fine threats in India and the U.S.
Britain Hands Publishers a Shield in the Battle Over Google’s AI Search
The UK's antitrust regulator has ordered Google to grant publishers the power to block their content from being used in AI-generated search summaries. This move aims to rebalance the bargaining power between Big Tech and news organizations, potentially setting a global precedent for AI content licensing.
The Brussels Squeeze: Google Braces for First Major Digital Markets Act Fine
The European Union is set to fine Google approximately €1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in search results. This marks a pivotal shift in regulatory strategy, moving from slow antitrust litigation to proactive, high-stakes enforcement against Silicon Valley giants.
Microsoft’s Pivot: Scouting for a ‘Post-OpenAI’ Future
Microsoft is actively scouting AI startups and talent to reduce its reliance on OpenAI and develop its own proprietary frontier models by late 2025. This strategic shift follows a period of regulatory caution, illustrated by the abandoned acquisition of the code-generation startup Cursor.
The Sound of Synergy: Tencent Consolidates China’s Audio Market Under Regulatory Watch
Tencent has received conditional approval to acquire Ximalaya for $1.26 billion, signaling a major consolidation of China's online audio market. The deal, which includes strict anti-monopoly clauses, highlights a strategic shift toward smart-car content and reflects how AI is lowering traditional barriers to entry in the media sector.