EU Fines Apple, Meta Under New Tech Regulations

The European Union is poised to impose relatively modest fines on Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as part of its efforts to regulate Big Tech. Apple will face penalties related to its App Store rules, although it has avoided fines over its default browser choice after making necessary changes to comply with the DMA. Meta will be fined for its 'pay or consent' model, which forces users to choose between data tracking or paying for an ad-free experience. The EU is prioritizing compliance over punitive fines, as the DMA is new and subject to potential legal challenges. Former U.S. President Donald Trump previously expressed discontent with the EU's stringent measures against U.S. tech companies, warning of retaliatory tariffs. These developments reflect the EU's strategic approach to enforcing the DMA while maintaining diplomatic ties with the U.S.