The antitrust case against Google continues, but in the meantime, the judge in this historic case has “saved” Chrome, which will not have to be sold off. What is up for sale, however, is user data – by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by La Repubblica – Italian Tech Continue reading “Chrome is not Google’s monopoly tool”
Dying on live streaming: when freedom becomes extreme entertainment
The Pormanove case reopens a radical question: to what extent can we dispose of our bodies in front of a camera? And who is really responsible? by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Italian Tech – La Repubblica Continue reading “Dying on live streaming: when freedom becomes extreme entertainment”
The real failure of the EU in the tariff agreement is that it accepted that rights are negotiable.
In the (temporary) agreement on tariffs, the EU leaves Big Tech and rights out of the picture, thus calling into question the rules on digital sovereignty and user rights – by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Italian Tech – La Repubblica Continue reading “The real failure of the EU in the tariff agreement is that it accepted that rights are negotiable.”
What doesn’t add up in the EU sanctions against Meta
The fines imposed on Meta by the European Commission for alleged violations of the Digital Markets Act raise doubts about the consistency and effectiveness of current European policies on personal data and economic freedom. by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian on La Repubblica – Italian Tech Continue reading “What doesn’t add up in the EU sanctions against Meta”
Forcing the sale of Chrome and Android does not solve Google’s monopoly problem
Once again, the game is about access to user data, not software or operating systems. But the EU and data protection authorities are missing in action by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian on Italian Tech – La Repubblica Continue reading “Forcing the sale of Chrome and Android does not solve Google’s monopoly problem”