Simonetta Vezzoso
@wavesblog.bsky.social
https://competitionwave.blogspot.com/ (daily reading list and more)
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"The court in Munich ruled that OpenAI could not use song lyrics without a license and presiding judge Elke Schwager ordered the firm to pay damages for the use of copyrighted material"
A German court on Tuesday sided with the country's music rights society GEMA in a closely watched copyright case against U.S.-based artificial intelligence firm OpenAI.
German court sides with plaintiff in copyright case against OpenAI
A German court on Tuesday sided with the country's music rights society GEMA in a closely watched copyright case against U.S.-based artificial intelligence firm OpenAI.
reut.rs
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
"The court in Munich ruled that OpenAI could not use song lyrics without a license and presiding judge Elke Schwager ordered the firm to pay damages for the use of copyrighted material"
"Openness is why Wikipedia remains one of the world’s most trusted platforms" wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/11...
In the AI era, Wikipedia has never been more valuable – Wikimedia Foundation
AI relies on human-documented knowledge resources like Wikipedia.
wikimediafoundation.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"Openness is why Wikipedia remains one of the world’s most trusted platforms" wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/11...
MEPs getting rather nervous: we passed the rules, please enforce them forcefully...
Starting soon 🔴 HEARING 🔴Building an independent, open and healthy digital environment for EU consumers
Programme 🗣️ link.europa.eu/8RYR9g
Webstreaming 📺 link.europa.eu/Ppyhnd
Programme 🗣️ link.europa.eu/8RYR9g
Webstreaming 📺 link.europa.eu/Ppyhnd
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
MEPs getting rather nervous: we passed the rules, please enforce them forcefully...
Reposted by Simonetta Vezzoso
Starting soon 🔴 HEARING 🔴Building an independent, open and healthy digital environment for EU consumers
Programme 🗣️ link.europa.eu/8RYR9g
Webstreaming 📺 link.europa.eu/Ppyhnd
Programme 🗣️ link.europa.eu/8RYR9g
Webstreaming 📺 link.europa.eu/Ppyhnd
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Starting soon 🔴 HEARING 🔴Building an independent, open and healthy digital environment for EU consumers
Programme 🗣️ link.europa.eu/8RYR9g
Webstreaming 📺 link.europa.eu/Ppyhnd
Programme 🗣️ link.europa.eu/8RYR9g
Webstreaming 📺 link.europa.eu/Ppyhnd
Newly there, shortly- and I can report: LinkedIn full of AI slop ("summaries" "highlights") shamelessly produced by "experts" - who could have guessed?
November 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Newly there, shortly- and I can report: LinkedIn full of AI slop ("summaries" "highlights") shamelessly produced by "experts" - who could have guessed?
Reposted by Simonetta Vezzoso
Apple AirPods live translation is coming to Europe after all, after initially blaiming the DMA.
The @ec.europa.eu response: “The aim of our digital [rules] is to preserve innovation...And this is exactly what we see today.”
www.politico.eu/article/appl...
The @ec.europa.eu response: “The aim of our digital [rules] is to preserve innovation...And this is exactly what we see today.”
www.politico.eu/article/appl...
Apple is bringing AirPods live translation to Europe after all
After initially threatening to withhold live translation due to regulatory concerns, Apple commits to roll out the AI-driven feature next month
www.politico.eu
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Apple AirPods live translation is coming to Europe after all, after initially blaiming the DMA.
The @ec.europa.eu response: “The aim of our digital [rules] is to preserve innovation...And this is exactly what we see today.”
www.politico.eu/article/appl...
The @ec.europa.eu response: “The aim of our digital [rules] is to preserve innovation...And this is exactly what we see today.”
www.politico.eu/article/appl...
But, I wonder, what about consent under the DMA 🤔?
EU’s red tape bonfire puts AI ahead of privacy protection
EU’s red tape bonfire puts AI ahead of privacy protection
The leaked draft omnibus makes significant changes to the GDPR and ePrivacy rules, amid pressure from big tech
dlvr.it
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 AM
But, I wonder, what about consent under the DMA 🤔?
Time will be key - she didn't have enough as FTC Chair, unluckily competitionwave.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-pe...
November 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Time will be key - she didn't have enough as FTC Chair, unluckily competitionwave.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-pe...
""The EU AI Act labels AI systems intended to be used to influence the outcome of an election or referendum or voting behaviour as “high-risk”" can't wait
Chatbots pose a risk to democracy-Society needs a deeper understanding and greater transparency of AI and social media recommendations. We currently lack insights that could be key to uncovering intended or…
www.ft.com/content/b01d... @marietjeschaake.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/b01d... @marietjeschaake.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
Chatbots pose a risk to democracy
AI companies vowed not to support their use for voting choice so why are they recommending parties?
www.ft.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
""The EU AI Act labels AI systems intended to be used to influence the outcome of an election or referendum or voting behaviour as “high-risk”" can't wait
Rethinking Economic Power in the Digital Age 🍿🍿🍿 youtu.be/AtZwVjO1TBY?... @faustogernone.bsky.social @ceciliarikap.bsky.social @mazzucatom.bsky.social @tomvalletti.bsky.social - A progressive EconOlympus
Rethinking Economic Power in the Digital Age
YouTube video by UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Rethinking Economic Power in the Digital Age 🍿🍿🍿 youtu.be/AtZwVjO1TBY?... @faustogernone.bsky.social @ceciliarikap.bsky.social @mazzucatom.bsky.social @tomvalletti.bsky.social - A progressive EconOlympus
BSI has a great way of communicating stuff 👏
November 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
BSI has a great way of communicating stuff 👏
Reposted by Simonetta Vezzoso
The Commission is set to introduce the Digital Omnibus on November 19.
Here's the full text published by Dr. Daniela R: lnkd.in/dKT-bHHq.
Here's text of the internal draft amendments on the GDPR and ePrivacy in the “Digital Omnibus by Max Schrems here: lnkd.in/d3JRKEpr.
Here's the full text published by Dr. Daniela R: lnkd.in/dKT-bHHq.
Here's text of the internal draft amendments on the GDPR and ePrivacy in the “Digital Omnibus by Max Schrems here: lnkd.in/d3JRKEpr.
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Commission is set to introduce the Digital Omnibus on November 19.
Here's the full text published by Dr. Daniela R: lnkd.in/dKT-bHHq.
Here's text of the internal draft amendments on the GDPR and ePrivacy in the “Digital Omnibus by Max Schrems here: lnkd.in/d3JRKEpr.
Here's the full text published by Dr. Daniela R: lnkd.in/dKT-bHHq.
Here's text of the internal draft amendments on the GDPR and ePrivacy in the “Digital Omnibus by Max Schrems here: lnkd.in/d3JRKEpr.
Opposite view: *properly* enforcing our digital laws is good for the EU economy (think also digital sovereignty, diversity, innovation, etc.) and society (everything else that matters)
This captures my feelings towards the current Commission so accurately! Except it's even worse because the EPP thinks deregulation is the way forward. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
"We thought AI would only approach human reasoning around 2050. Now we expect this to happen already next year." — Ursula von der Leyen
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Opposite view: *properly* enforcing our digital laws is good for the EU economy (think also digital sovereignty, diversity, innovation, etc.) and society (everything else that matters)
The Roman Forum, visited with kids last week (I go there almost every week, how could I miss him 😉) inspired Tim Wu's thoughts... - from public to private - how did we let it happen? www.youtube.com/live/-iGzYGY...
Tim Wu with Lina Khan: The Age of Extraction | LIVE from NYPL
YouTube video by The New York Public Library
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Roman Forum, visited with kids last week (I go there almost every week, how could I miss him 😉) inspired Tim Wu's thoughts... - from public to private - how did we let it happen? www.youtube.com/live/-iGzYGY...
🙀 "One change allows companies to claim that their AI training data are legal without the usual requirements. If implemented, this will free the U.S. tech giants from any fear of enforcement against their using their data free-for-alls for AI training"
European Commission considering big cuts to the GDPR to boost Europe's tech sector. This would a mistake, aiding U.S. and Chinese tech giants at EU firms' expense.
www.iccl.ie/digital-data...
www.iccl.ie/digital-data...
Cutting GDPR will harm EU tech competitiveness
Grave cuts to the GDPR would aid U.S. and Chinese tech giants at Europe’s expense
www.iccl.ie
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🙀 "One change allows companies to claim that their AI training data are legal without the usual requirements. If implemented, this will free the U.S. tech giants from any fear of enforcement against their using their data free-for-alls for AI training"
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Exactly that moment on a Friday afternoon when you urgently need to listen to Verdi's Requiem conducted by Pappano
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Exactly that moment on a Friday afternoon when you urgently need to listen to Verdi's Requiem conducted by Pappano
"The EU had been “engaging” with the Trump administration on adjustments to the AI act and other digital regulations as part of its wider simplification process, a senior EU official told the Financial Times." As a Friend? A vassal? www.ft.com/content/af6c...
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News, analysis and opinion from the Financial Times on the latest in markets, economics and politics
FT.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"The EU had been “engaging” with the Trump administration on adjustments to the AI act and other digital regulations as part of its wider simplification process, a senior EU official told the Financial Times." As a Friend? A vassal? www.ft.com/content/af6c...
Made this point in my mostly ignored PhD in innovation economics a few decades ago (?) - oh well
"Our main claim is that disruptive innovation does not simply call for less anti-trust enforcement...but requires a different and more dynamic antitrust enforcement to keep markets open to potential disruptors" agree ;-) papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Disruptive Innovation and Antitrust
<p><span>This paper analyses how disruptive innovation fits within current </span><span>antitrust</span><span> policy and practice. Disruptive innovation occurs
papers.ssrn.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Made this point in my mostly ignored PhD in innovation economics a few decades ago (?) - oh well
"Our main claim is that disruptive innovation does not simply call for less anti-trust enforcement...but requires a different and more dynamic antitrust enforcement to keep markets open to potential disruptors" agree ;-) papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Disruptive Innovation and Antitrust
<p><span>This paper analyses how disruptive innovation fits within current </span><span>antitrust</span><span> policy and practice. Disruptive innovation occurs
papers.ssrn.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
"Our main claim is that disruptive innovation does not simply call for less anti-trust enforcement...but requires a different and more dynamic antitrust enforcement to keep markets open to potential disruptors" agree ;-) papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Reposted by Simonetta Vezzoso
Wir legen uns mit den Tech-Bros an!
Wir fordern:
▶️den DMA konsequent umsetzen
▶️Wettbewerbsverstöße hart sanktionieren
➡️ein Bündnis freier Digitalländer, von Europa über Brasilien bis Südkorea
➡️eine digitale Werbeabgabe, national & europaweit
Unser Paper: www.gruene.de/artikel/frei...
Wir fordern:
▶️den DMA konsequent umsetzen
▶️Wettbewerbsverstöße hart sanktionieren
➡️ein Bündnis freier Digitalländer, von Europa über Brasilien bis Südkorea
➡️eine digitale Werbeabgabe, national & europaweit
Unser Paper: www.gruene.de/artikel/frei...
November 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Wir legen uns mit den Tech-Bros an!
Wir fordern:
▶️den DMA konsequent umsetzen
▶️Wettbewerbsverstöße hart sanktionieren
➡️ein Bündnis freier Digitalländer, von Europa über Brasilien bis Südkorea
➡️eine digitale Werbeabgabe, national & europaweit
Unser Paper: www.gruene.de/artikel/frei...
Wir fordern:
▶️den DMA konsequent umsetzen
▶️Wettbewerbsverstöße hart sanktionieren
➡️ein Bündnis freier Digitalländer, von Europa über Brasilien bis Südkorea
➡️eine digitale Werbeabgabe, national & europaweit
Unser Paper: www.gruene.de/artikel/frei...
Das Internet befreien! Freiheit im Internet garantieren! www.gruene.de/artikel/frei...
Das Internet befreien und Freiheit im Internet garantieren.
Wir brauchen endlich entschlossenes Handeln, um gemeinsam mit unseren Wertepartnern eine digitale Welt aufzubauen, die im Dienst einer demokratischen Gesellschaft steht. Fairness, Freiheit und Innovat...
www.gruene.de
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Das Internet befreien! Freiheit im Internet garantieren! www.gruene.de/artikel/frei...
This is so interesting/irritating: "we tried to sell the case to the European Commission" - competition authorities seen by Microsoft as clueless puppets - realistic? competitionwave.blogspot.com/2025/11/here...
Gene Burrus on Google, AI, and the Future of Antitrust
Podcast here .
competitionwave.blogspot.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This is so interesting/irritating: "we tried to sell the case to the European Commission" - competition authorities seen by Microsoft as clueless puppets - realistic? competitionwave.blogspot.com/2025/11/here...
"Die Grünen fordern einen stärkeren Einsatz der Bundesregierung in der Europäischen Union zur Eindämmung der Macht der US-Techkonzerne" www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...
Donald Trump und die US-Techkonzerne: Grüne wenden sich gegen US-Dominanz
Angriff auf Meta und Google: Bundes- und Europapolitiker der Grünen fordern die Bundesregierung auf, sich innerhalb der EU stärker gegen die Vorherrschaft von US-Konzernen in der Digitalwirtschaft ein...
www.spiegel.de
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Die Grünen fordern einen stärkeren Einsatz der Bundesregierung in der Europäischen Union zur Eindämmung der Macht der US-Techkonzerne" www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...