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Amazon Takes on EU Online Content Rules in Major Tech Challenge

Amazon has challenged its inclusion in a group of companies subject to strict European Union online content rules, becoming the first Big Tech company to do so. The challenge comes in response to the Digital Services Act (DSA), which designates certain platforms as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and imposes additional obligations on them. Amazon argues that it does not meet the criteria for a VLOP and should not be subjected to the same requirements as its larger rivals. The European Commission has stated that it will defend its position in court.

via Reuters|

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Amazon Challenges EU Content Rules, Claims Unfair Targeting

Amazon has launched the first U.S. challenge to the European Union's Digital Services Act, arguing that it should not be classified as one of the "very large online platforms" (VLOPs) subject to stricter rules on policing illegal content. The company disputes the VLOP designation, stating that its primary revenue comes from retail and not advertising. Amazon claims that singling them out as a VLOP would impose unfair administrative obligations that do not benefit EU consumers. The EU's executive body, the European Commission, has not commented on the matter. The Digital Services Act requires companies with over 45 million monthly active users to comply with rules on hate speech, disinformation, and counterfeits or face fines of up to 6% of their annual revenue.

via CNBC|

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18 Tech Giants Bound by EU Content Regulations

Alibaba's AliExpress, Amazon's Marketplace, Apple's App Store, and 16 other tech companies, including Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, will be subject to new EU online content rules as of August under the Digital Services Act. The companies, all with more than 45 million monthly active users, are required to do risk management, conduct external and independent auditing, share data with authorities and researchers, and adopt a code of conduct.

via Reuters.com|

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