Samsung gets FDA approval for a sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch The company will roll out the tool later this year. Kris Holt Fri, Feb 9, 2024 Samsung The Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to a sleep apnea detection feature on Galaxy Watch devices in the US, Samsung has … Continue reading Samsung gets FDA approval for a sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch
Category Archives: Regulations
Why EU regulators can rein in Big Tech, and the U.S. can’t
By Leila Frankina February 08, 2024 When Amazon announced last week that it was backing off a bid to purchase Roomba-maker iRobot, the two companies cited a familiar refrain: “Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot has no path to regulatory approval in the European Union,” read a statement from iRobot. That the EU was scrutinizing … Continue reading Why EU regulators can rein in Big Tech, and the U.S. can’t
IAB Tech Lab slams Google Privacy Sandbox
IAB Tech Lab has published a detailed assessment of the Privacy Sandbox warning of major disruption for the advertising ecosystem. Updated with response from Google. Kim Davis on February 7, 2024 As currently consituted, Google Privacy Sandbox faces multiple challenges, said IAB Tech Lab in a new report. The report is a “fit gap analysis” … Continue reading IAB Tech Lab slams Google Privacy Sandbox
IAB launches new privacy compliance tool
The IAB Diligence Platform allows digital advertisers and publishers to vet SSPs and DSPs for compliance in an increasingly regulated space. Chris Wood on February 1, 2024 This week, IAB launched a new tool for standardizing privacy practices in digital advertising. The IAB Diligence Platform was created in partnership with privacy compliance company SafeGuard Privacy. … Continue reading IAB launches new privacy compliance tool
The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet’s investments into AI startups
The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet’s investments into AI startups The companies have 45 days to respond to the agency. Pranav Dixit Updated Fri, Jan 26, 2024 The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet’s investments into AI startups The Federal Trade Commission is launching an inquiry into massive investments made by … Continue reading The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet’s investments into AI startups
EU digital chief advocates for AI Act, countering Macron’s critique
EU digital chief advocates for AI Act, countering Macron’s critique Maxwell William / Last Updated: Dec 29, 2023 Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition and digital chief, has staunchly defended the bloc’s groundbreaking law on artificial intelligence, the AI Act, asserting that it will foster “legal certainty” for tech startups working with AI technologies. This … Continue reading EU digital chief advocates for AI Act, countering Macron’s critique
Terms Of The SERP
Terms Of The SERP by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, December 22, 2023 A new search engine results page (SERP) is coming, and it will require a new advertising model. Some expect that to happen in 2024. When it comes to changes this year, “the waning power of the search engine results page might loom … Continue reading Terms Of The SERP
Meta’s new legal strategy: calling the FTC’s actions unconstitutional
By Chris Stokel-Walker November 30, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been behind some of the most eye-watering fines and censures of big tech companies in the last few years. But now arguably the biggest big tech company of them all is seeking to get its own back—by petitioning a court to declare … Continue reading Meta’s new legal strategy: calling the FTC’s actions unconstitutional
Look to GDPR to Predict the Future of AI in Europe
Look to GDPR to Predict the Future of AI in Europe Gary Dempsey / Nov 13, 2023 The promise of the worldwide artificial intelligence market is staggering, and Europe, with its 450 million consumers, is a location for American tech companies wishing to tap into the opportunity. While Europe has adopted GDPR as a … Continue reading Look to GDPR to Predict the Future of AI in Europe
AdMob policy update: Indirect monetary items can be offered as rewards
Marketers can now implement incentives like discounts, loyalty points, and complimentary shipping in their ad units to improve engagement. Nicola Agius on October 11, 2023 Google AdMob is updating its ads that offer reward policies to include indirect monetary items. From 31 October 2023, the Policies for Ads that Offer Rewards will become the Policies … Continue reading AdMob policy update: Indirect monetary items can be offered as rewards