Kay Jebelli
@kayjebelli.bsky.social
Computer engineer/competition lawyer; TCK; personal views expressed. Pro-abundance policy, working for @chamberofprogress.bsky.social
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This is the first time Macron has retaliated so angrily against the provocations of his alleged "friend" Donald Trump. The policy of appeasement and flattery is breaking down.
December 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is the first time Macron has retaliated so angrily against the provocations of his alleged "friend" Donald Trump. The policy of appeasement and flattery is breaking down.
Protecting the freedom of speech means protecting speech you disagree with as well.
The Center for Countering Digital Hate, The Global Disinformation Index, and Hate Aid do important work protecting people and advancing the policy debate. Commissioner Breton led EU legislative work democratically.
The Center for Countering Digital Hate, The Global Disinformation Index, and Hate Aid do important work protecting people and advancing the policy debate. Commissioner Breton led EU legislative work democratically.
December 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Protecting the freedom of speech means protecting speech you disagree with as well.
The Center for Countering Digital Hate, The Global Disinformation Index, and Hate Aid do important work protecting people and advancing the policy debate. Commissioner Breton led EU legislative work democratically.
The Center for Countering Digital Hate, The Global Disinformation Index, and Hate Aid do important work protecting people and advancing the policy debate. Commissioner Breton led EU legislative work democratically.
In a move that seems to be designed to avoid scrutiny and the ire of the Trump administration, the Italian competition authority (AGCM) has concluded its competition investigation into Apple's privacy controls (ATT) with a nearly €100 million fine.
December 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In a move that seems to be designed to avoid scrutiny and the ire of the Trump administration, the Italian competition authority (AGCM) has concluded its competition investigation into Apple's privacy controls (ATT) with a nearly €100 million fine.
But we won't wait another 250 years.
Conservatives rebranded bigotry and every time the media uses “wokeness” as a euphemism they are helping a movement that it quite literally erasing the history marginalized people’s role in American life.
December 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
But we won't wait another 250 years.
Commission officials appear to be using public pressure to extract further concessions from Google, something we've seen in the past when it comes to DMA enforcement.
Threat of fines and legal ambiguity used to extract commitments beyond the legal requirements.
Threat of fines and legal ambiguity used to extract commitments beyond the legal requirements.
December 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Commission officials appear to be using public pressure to extract further concessions from Google, something we've seen in the past when it comes to DMA enforcement.
Threat of fines and legal ambiguity used to extract commitments beyond the legal requirements.
Threat of fines and legal ambiguity used to extract commitments beyond the legal requirements.
The European Commission opened another front in its regulatory oversight of strategically significant digital markets. This time it's using competition tools to investigate Google's AI training.
It's emblematic of the EC's unique approach to market power. bsky.app/profile/ec....
It's emblematic of the EC's unique approach to market power. bsky.app/profile/ec....
European Commission (@ec.europa.eu)
We have opened an investigation into potential anti-competitive conduct by Google.
The investigation will assess whether Google has breached EU competition rules by using web publishers’ content for artificial intelligence purposes.
Read more ↓
link.europa.eu/RpvRRH
bsky.app
December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The European Commission opened another front in its regulatory oversight of strategically significant digital markets. This time it's using competition tools to investigate Google's AI training.
It's emblematic of the EC's unique approach to market power. bsky.app/profile/ec....
It's emblematic of the EC's unique approach to market power. bsky.app/profile/ec....
There are legitimate concerns with some of Europe's digital regulation, and its enforcement, some of it overextends and has unintended consequences, harming the European digital economy and making things worse for users.
But Musk's attacks on the DSA are unwarranted.
But Musk's attacks on the DSA are unwarranted.
December 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
There are legitimate concerns with some of Europe's digital regulation, and its enforcement, some of it overextends and has unintended consequences, harming the European digital economy and making things worse for users.
But Musk's attacks on the DSA are unwarranted.
But Musk's attacks on the DSA are unwarranted.
European enforcers have a lot of tools to go after deceptive design, it's good to see them being used finally.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act
Today, the Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
ec.europa.eu
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
European enforcers have a lot of tools to go after deceptive design, it's good to see them being used finally.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
In further European antitrust news, EC Competition Commissioner Ribera warns that Google break-up is still on the table.
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In further European antitrust news, EC Competition Commissioner Ribera warns that Google break-up is still on the table.
Europe competition authorities are going to war against privacy!
Wait what?
No, you didn't misread. Several competition authorities are deep into investigations against Apple's "App Tracking Transparency" (ATT) measures, designed to protect and empower users vs malicious apps
Wait what?
No, you didn't misread. Several competition authorities are deep into investigations against Apple's "App Tracking Transparency" (ATT) measures, designed to protect and empower users vs malicious apps
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Europe competition authorities are going to war against privacy!
Wait what?
No, you didn't misread. Several competition authorities are deep into investigations against Apple's "App Tracking Transparency" (ATT) measures, designed to protect and empower users vs malicious apps
Wait what?
No, you didn't misread. Several competition authorities are deep into investigations against Apple's "App Tracking Transparency" (ATT) measures, designed to protect and empower users vs malicious apps
This one flew under the radar last week, but it's significant.
Competition Commissioner hits back at Tech Companies for Negative Impacts of the DMA
Now let me break it down 👇
(Reporting on Mlex)
Competition Commissioner hits back at Tech Companies for Negative Impacts of the DMA
Now let me break it down 👇
(Reporting on Mlex)
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This one flew under the radar last week, but it's significant.
Competition Commissioner hits back at Tech Companies for Negative Impacts of the DMA
Now let me break it down 👇
(Reporting on Mlex)
Competition Commissioner hits back at Tech Companies for Negative Impacts of the DMA
Now let me break it down 👇
(Reporting on Mlex)
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The EU's trade-woes are heating up this week, as US/EU negotiators quarrelled over some familiar issues left unresolved from the summer's trade deal.
The EU wants lower steel and aluminium tariffs, the US wants the EU to stop discriminating against US tech companies.
The EU wants lower steel and aluminium tariffs, the US wants the EU to stop discriminating against US tech companies.
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The EU's trade-woes are heating up this week, as US/EU negotiators quarrelled over some familiar issues left unresolved from the summer's trade deal.
The EU wants lower steel and aluminium tariffs, the US wants the EU to stop discriminating against US tech companies.
The EU wants lower steel and aluminium tariffs, the US wants the EU to stop discriminating against US tech companies.
The EU's trade-woes are heating up this week, as US/EU negotiators quarrelled over some familiar issues left unresolved from the summer's trade deal.
The EU wants lower steel and aluminium tariffs, the US wants the EU to stop discriminating against US tech companies.
The EU wants lower steel and aluminium tariffs, the US wants the EU to stop discriminating against US tech companies.
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The EU's trade-woes are heating up this week, as US/EU negotiators quarrelled over some familiar issues left unresolved from the summer's trade deal.
The EU wants lower steel and aluminium tariffs, the US wants the EU to stop discriminating against US tech companies.
The EU wants lower steel and aluminium tariffs, the US wants the EU to stop discriminating against US tech companies.
New competition enforcement news out of Italy, but is it really competition enforcement? and why Italy?
Just another example of how the DMA has failed
Just another example of how the DMA has failed
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
New competition enforcement news out of Italy, but is it really competition enforcement? and why Italy?
Just another example of how the DMA has failed
Just another example of how the DMA has failed
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“The Commission’s focus on simplification will help consumers and businesses reap the benefits of the digital economy. This is great news." - @kayjebelli.bsky.social
Read our full statement here >> progresschamber.org/europes-omni...
Read our full statement here >> progresschamber.org/europes-omni...
Europe’s Omnibus Package A Welcomed Shift : New Simplification, Data & AI Measures Will Strengthen Europe’s Tech Sector - Chamber of Progress
The European Commission released a new digital omnibus package today, which included changes to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), consolidated
progresschamber.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
“The Commission’s focus on simplification will help consumers and businesses reap the benefits of the digital economy. This is great news." - @kayjebelli.bsky.social
Read our full statement here >> progresschamber.org/europes-omni...
Read our full statement here >> progresschamber.org/europes-omni...
Potentially a big move from the EC to make Europe a bit more hospitable to AI, trying to put a stop to all the data protection authority investigations into AI model development and deployment in Europe
November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Potentially a big move from the EC to make Europe a bit more hospitable to AI, trying to put a stop to all the data protection authority investigations into AI model development and deployment in Europe
Reposted by Kay Jebelli
Canada’s new digital sovereignty paper cuts through the noise:
-True autonomy is impossible
-A homegrown tech stack won’t save us
-Define what’s critical. Encrypt it
Even “Canadian” clouds run on global code. The future is hybrid, secure, pragmatic.
My latest: progresschamber.org/insights/rea...
-True autonomy is impossible
-A homegrown tech stack won’t save us
-Define what’s critical. Encrypt it
Even “Canadian” clouds run on global code. The future is hybrid, secure, pragmatic.
My latest: progresschamber.org/insights/rea...
A Realist’s Guide to Canada’s Digital Sovereignty: - Chamber of Progress
The Government of Canada released a new white paper defining digital sovereignty and outlining how the country can protect its data, systems, and IT
progresschamber.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Canada’s new digital sovereignty paper cuts through the noise:
-True autonomy is impossible
-A homegrown tech stack won’t save us
-Define what’s critical. Encrypt it
Even “Canadian” clouds run on global code. The future is hybrid, secure, pragmatic.
My latest: progresschamber.org/insights/rea...
-True autonomy is impossible
-A homegrown tech stack won’t save us
-Define what’s critical. Encrypt it
Even “Canadian” clouds run on global code. The future is hybrid, secure, pragmatic.
My latest: progresschamber.org/insights/rea...
🇪🇺🇳🇱💪“This is a historic election result because we’ve shown not only to the Netherlands but also to the world that it’s possible to beat populist and extreme-right movements” - pro-European liberal Rob Jetten who could be the next Dutch prime minister www.politico.eu/article/what...
Dutch election favorite Rob Jetten is the EU’s dream
But here’s why the Brussels establishment shouldn’t celebrate too hard just yet.
www.politico.eu
October 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🇪🇺🇳🇱💪“This is a historic election result because we’ve shown not only to the Netherlands but also to the world that it’s possible to beat populist and extreme-right movements” - pro-European liberal Rob Jetten who could be the next Dutch prime minister www.politico.eu/article/what...
🇪🇺 Europe’s consumers don't need more regulation that could limit digital services in Europe.
@progresschamber.org we're committed to the consumer impact of digital regulation, so of course we had thoughts on the EC's ideas for a Digital Fairness Act (DFA) ec.europa.eu/info/law/be...
@progresschamber.org we're committed to the consumer impact of digital regulation, so of course we had thoughts on the EC's ideas for a Digital Fairness Act (DFA) ec.europa.eu/info/law/be...
European Commission - Have your say
European Commission - Have your say
ec.europa.eu
October 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🇪🇺 Europe’s consumers don't need more regulation that could limit digital services in Europe.
@progresschamber.org we're committed to the consumer impact of digital regulation, so of course we had thoughts on the EC's ideas for a Digital Fairness Act (DFA) ec.europa.eu/info/law/be...
@progresschamber.org we're committed to the consumer impact of digital regulation, so of course we had thoughts on the EC's ideas for a Digital Fairness Act (DFA) ec.europa.eu/info/law/be...
Saw this last week but didn't see much commentary, there should be more, because it's an example of how industry concerns about the workability of regulation are often shot down, but ultimately prove true.
Solid reporting by @egreechee.bsky.social
Solid reporting by @egreechee.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Saw this last week but didn't see much commentary, there should be more, because it's an example of how industry concerns about the workability of regulation are often shot down, but ultimately prove true.
Solid reporting by @egreechee.bsky.social
Solid reporting by @egreechee.bsky.social
Apple's new M5 silicon is a wonder, and a prime example of how vertical integration can allow for incredible technological advances, create new competitive pressure on incumbents to innovate, and ultimately, why the EU's DMA is bad for consumers. www.apple.com/newsroom/20...
Apple unleashes M5, the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon
Apple today announced M5, delivering advances to every aspect of the chip and the next big leap in AI.
www.apple.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Apple's new M5 silicon is a wonder, and a prime example of how vertical integration can allow for incredible technological advances, create new competitive pressure on incumbents to innovate, and ultimately, why the EU's DMA is bad for consumers. www.apple.com/newsroom/20...
Fantastic news for safety and accessibility of riders on London roads, Waymo has announced that they will start driving in the UK next year.
Big thanks to the UK Government for their forward thinking approach and support for AVs in the UK bsky.app/profile/pro...
Big thanks to the UK Government for their forward thinking approach and support for AVs in the UK bsky.app/profile/pro...
Chamber of Progress (@progresschamber.org)
Big news from our partners at @waymo.bsky.social!
In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.
bsky.app
October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Fantastic news for safety and accessibility of riders on London roads, Waymo has announced that they will start driving in the UK next year.
Big thanks to the UK Government for their forward thinking approach and support for AVs in the UK bsky.app/profile/pro...
Big thanks to the UK Government for their forward thinking approach and support for AVs in the UK bsky.app/profile/pro...
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Big news from our partners at @waymo.bsky.social!
In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.
In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.
October 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Big news from our partners at @waymo.bsky.social!
In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.
In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.
Fascinating case, and one to follow. Reporting by @pieterhaeck.bsky.social
pro.politico.eu/news/206414
pro.politico.eu/news/206414
October 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Fascinating case, and one to follow. Reporting by @pieterhaeck.bsky.social
pro.politico.eu/news/206414
pro.politico.eu/news/206414
Competition enforcement news in the UK today, as the CMA designates Google under the DMCCA (ex-ante rules), for "strategic market status" (i.e. gatekeeper) in search and search advertising.
This was expected, and a long time coming, so what's new?
www.gov.uk/government/...
This was expected, and a long time coming, so what's new?
www.gov.uk/government/...
CMA confirms Google has strategic market status in search services
Following extensive consultation, the CMA confirms proposed decision.
www.gov.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Competition enforcement news in the UK today, as the CMA designates Google under the DMCCA (ex-ante rules), for "strategic market status" (i.e. gatekeeper) in search and search advertising.
This was expected, and a long time coming, so what's new?
www.gov.uk/government/...
This was expected, and a long time coming, so what's new?
www.gov.uk/government/...