European antitrust investigations intensify against Big Tech giants

European regulators have launched a series of investigations into big tech companies, with France’s antitrust watchdog confirming it is investigating Nvidia for alleged anti-competitive practices.

EU forces Apple to open up its tap-and-go mobile payments system to rivals after four-year investigation. EU antitrust enforcers said Apple’s App Store rules violate the EU’s Digital Markets Act, limiting the options of app developers.

Microsoft is under scrutiny for allegedly bundling its Teams app with Office, while Meta and TikTok are grappling with gatekeeper designations. The actions by regulators could lead to significant fines and are part of a broader effort to ensure compliance with new digital regulations.

(Based on information from the agency.)