Apple and Microsoft Argue Against “Gatekeeper” Designation Under EU’s Digital Markets Act

Sept 4 (Reuters) – In an effort to curb the powers of Big Tech companies, the European Union (EU) developed the Digital Markets Act. However, Apple Inc and Microsoft are pushing back, asserting that some of their services should not be considered “gatekeepers,” as they are not popular enough, according to the Financial Times.

The first list of services to be regulated under the act is set to be published on Wednesday, and both Apple and Microsoft are heavily contesting the inclusion of their respective services. Apple is specifically battling against the designation of its iMessage chat app, while Microsoft is fighting against the designation of its search engine Bing.

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Reporting by Gokul Pisharody in Bengaluru; Editing by Josie Kao