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Can EU laws hold against Big Tech's power play?
20.02.25|Omer KabirEuropean Commission faces a high-stakes battle to enforce digital and AI rules.
Europe’s regulation-heavy reputation hides big opportunities for Israeli startups
20.02.25|James SpiroWhile Israeli founders often look to the U.S., Europe’s evolving ecosystem is creating new possibilities. The continent’s rush to regulate innovation is making it a key player in the future of tech.
Europe’s regulation-heavy reputation hides big opportunities for Israeli startups
20.02.25|James SpiroWhile Israeli founders often look to the U.S., Europe’s evolving ecosystem is creating new possibilities. The continent’s rush to regulate innovation is making it a key player in the future of tech.
EU antitrust chief Vestager ends with wins over Apple and Google, but is it enough?
10.09.24|Omer KabirAs the dust settles on her decade of regulatory battles, Vestager’s true legacy may rest with the future of the Digital Markets Act.
Man vs. Machine: The world's first attempt to regulate AI is underway
29.07.24|Omer KabirEverything you need to know about the EU's new and ambitious AI Act to regulate artificial intelligence, which will come into effect this week.
“It is becoming increasingly clear that uncontrolled use of AI could have devastating results”
03.07.24|James SpiroLeading experts met to discuss AI regulation and risk management implications in a roundtable hosted by Israeli law firm Lipa Meir & Co.
Big tech delays AI launches in Europe: A win for privacy or a blow to progress?
25.06.24|Omer KabirApple, Meta, and Google are delaying the launch of innovative AI products in the European Union due to regulatory concerns or limitations. While the regulation aims to protect competition and privacy, there is concern that it may also hinder user and business access to cutting-edge technology, potentially doing more harm than good.
US investigation against AI giants can’t keep up with pace of development
10.06.24|Omer KabirMicrosoft, NVIDIA, and OpenAI face regulatory heat as US agencies divide oversight responsibilities.
Is the Google-Apple AI deal a game changer?
18.03.24|Omer KabirAccording to Bloomberg, Apple is holding negotiations to integrate Google's artificial intelligence engine into its iPhones; the deal could make Google one of the clear winners in the AI race, and will improve Apple's capabilities in the field
How Google is bypassing EU attempt to curb its search monopoly
26.02.24|Omer KabirThe European Union's Digital Markets Act, which will go into effect on March 7, aims to reduce the power of the technology giants; Google chose to leverage the changes in the law to increase its dominance in the search field
EU sends strong signal with 500 million euro Apple fine
22.02.24|Omer KabirAt the end of an investigation that determined that Apple harmed the competitiveness of Spotify, the technology giant was fined half a billion euros. Ahead of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) taking effect, the fine opens the door for Amazon, Netflix and others to file similar complaints
Apple's new developer terms spark outrage as Pro Vision launch nears
30.01.24|Omer KabirApple’s recently unveiled policy announced in response to the EU's new Digital Markets Act, that is forcing it to allow users to download apps from third-party app stores, may help it maintain control and profits in the short term, but is already dividing and frustrating developers
EU Commission: Israeli companies can continue to process personal data transferred from the EU
21.01.24|Omer KabirAfter conducting a review of 11 countries including Israel that have adequacy status for transferring data from the EU, the European Union Commission announced that they would renew Israel’s status, but only if it makes updates to its current legislation
Why Europe's landmark AI regulations matter
10.12.23|ReutersThe regulations bar biometric categorization systems, untargeted scraping of facial images from the internet or CCTV footage, emotion recognition in the workplace and educational institutions, social scoring based on social behavior, AI systems that manipulate human behavior, and AI used to exploit the vulnerabilities of people
European Commission: Must act against anti-Semitism, “never again' is now”
06.11.23|Shani AshkenaziA statement published by the EU executive body stated that anti-Semitism in Europe has “reached extraordinary levels” and is “reminiscent of some of the darkest times in history." The Commission emphasized its commitment to European Jews.
EU comes to the fore in battle against Hamas’ use of social media
15.10.23|Omer KabirThe new Digital Services Act has allowed the European Union to put pressure on the likes of X, Meta, TikTok, and Google to stop the spreading of fake news, conspiracy theories, and horrific images
EU regulators cast doubt over Qualcomm’s $350-400 million acquisition of Autotalks
20.08.23|CTech and ReutersThe European Commission cited the importance of the deal to original equipment manufacturers and others who need access to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) semiconductors
A cautionary poke: $1.2 billion fine imposed on Meta is a warning sign for Israeli companies
28.05.23|Omer KabirIf Israel does not act soon, Israeli high-tech companies will face a similar situation and possibly more severe consequences
EU would view Israel “in the same category as China” if judicial reforms go through
02.02.23|James SpiroThe impending judicial reforms and change in legal frameworks might cause the EU Commission to reconsider whether Israel has ‘adequate’ laws in place to protect the personal data of citizens
"Governments make citizens believe they are safer when they are being tracked. This is bullshit"
26.04.22|Viki AuslenderSophie in 't Veld, a member of the European Parliament, will chair the commission of inquiry into the use of spyware such as NSO's Pegasus in EU countries. The inquiry will examine, among other things, whether existing laws allow for effective surveillance, and whether espionage has been used for political purposes

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