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Global Cyber Actions Target Elections, Tech Giants, and 5G Networks

A busy week in cybersecurity sees Iran and Russia targeting U.S. elections, the U.S. indicting Russian GRU officers, and Europe taking strong stands against Chinese 5G equipment and state-sponsored hackers.

EU Extends Google Fitbit Antitrust Decision Deadline to December 23

European regulators extend their antitrust review of Google's $2.1 billion Fitbit acquisition, pushing the final decision deadline to December 23. The probe focuses on concerns over user health data privacy and potential consolidation of Google's online advertising dominance.

EU Launches Deep Antitrust Probe Into Google's Fitbit Acquisition

European regulators open a full-scale, four-month investigation into Google's $2.1 billion purchase of Fitbit over unresolved data privacy and market dominance concerns.

Google Offers Concessions to Avoid EU Antitrust Probe Over Fitbit Acquisition

Google attempts to clear regulatory hurdles for its $2.1 billion Fitbit purchase by promising not to use health data for advertising. EU regulators are set to make a final decision on the deal by July 20.

EU Expert Group Defines Seven Requirements for Trustworthy AI

The EU High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence establishes a framework requiring AI systems to be lawful, ethical, and robust. The guidelines detail seven key requirements, including human oversight, safety, and fairness, to ensure technology empowers rather than harms society.

Facebook Vows Legal Fight Over EU Global Content Takedown Ruling

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces plans to challenge a European court ruling that allows EU nations to demand global content removal. The company argues the decision threatens free speech by letting one country dictate internet rules worldwide.

EU Digital Markets Act Targets Tech Gatekeepers to Ensure Fair Competition

The EU's Digital Markets Act establishes clear rules to regulate large digital platforms known as gatekeepers, requiring them to follow specific obligations and prohibitions.

EU Parliament Passes Controversial Copyright Law Requiring Upload Filters

The European Parliament approves a major copyright update that makes online platforms liable for user infringements, effectively forcing large sites to use upload filters. Despite massive protests and expert warnings about free speech, the directive moves to national implementation by 2021.

European Parliament Approves Controversial Copyright Reform Despite Mass Protests

The European Parliament passes a divisive copyright overhaul that holds platforms liable for user uploads, ignoring massive public opposition and narrow rejections of key amendments.

France Proposes 3% Digital Revenue Tax Targeting Tech Giants

France introduces a 3% tax on the revenues of large digital companies to address tax loopholes. The measure targets roughly 30 global tech firms that earn significant income in the country.