After its January order to halt the processing of Italians’ personal data went unheeded, Italy’s data protection authority is trying a different tack: a legally ambiguous “invitation” for Internet Service Providers to take what it calls “appropriate action”—whatever that may mean by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by La Repubblica – Italian Tech
The danger of ‘digital resurrection’
Building AI-animated replicas of deceased people is the archetype of our era’s individualistic selfishness and progressive self-condemnation to loneliness by Andrea Monti – Originally published in Italian by La Repubblica-Italian Tech
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”
What does Google’s abandonment of gTLDs mean for net neutrality?
The American giant’s decision to use only the .com domain reopens the debate on jurisdiction, governance and net neutrality. An analysis of the technical and geopolitical implications that foreshadow a future of digital borders, selective blocking and new spheres of influence by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian on Italian Tech – La Repubblica Continue reading “What does Google’s abandonment of gTLDs mean for net neutrality?”