Apple, Microsoft Hustle To Keep iMessage, Bing Off EU's Tech 'Gatekeepers' List: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola
Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corporation are reportedly trying to exempt their services, iMessage and Bing, from being designated as “gatekeepers” under the EU’s forthcoming Digital Markets Act. The EU is set to unveil its list of gatekeepers on Sept. 6, subjecting tech giants like Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc. to strict regulations aimed at promoting competition and interoperability.
September 05, 2023 | 4:40 am
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Apple is trying to exempt iMessage from the EU's forthcoming Digital Markets Act.
If Apple fails to exempt iMessage, it may have to facilitate rival apps, which could negatively impact its business.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Amazon is expected to be designated as a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s forthcoming Digital Markets Act.
Being designated as a “gatekeeper” could subject Amazon to strict regulations, which could negatively impact its business.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
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Alphabet is expected to be designated as a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s forthcoming Digital Markets Act.
Being designated as a “gatekeeper” could subject Alphabet to strict regulations, which could negatively impact its business.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
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Alphabet is expected to be designated as a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s forthcoming Digital Markets Act.
Being designated as a “gatekeeper” could subject Alphabet to strict regulations, which could negatively impact its business.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
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Meta Platforms is expected to be designated as a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s forthcoming Digital Markets Act.
Being designated as a “gatekeeper” could subject Meta Platforms to strict regulations, which could negatively impact its business.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
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Microsoft is trying to exempt Bing from the EU's forthcoming Digital Markets Act.
If Microsoft fails to exempt Bing, it may have to offer users alternative search engines, which could negatively impact its business.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100