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EU digital rules now target cloud and AI as gatekeeper status looms for Amazon and Microsoft
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Published on 28 April 2026
Regulators may label cloud and AI giants gatekeepers
The European Union is expanding the Digital Markets Act to include cloud and artificial intelligence services, aiming to keep competition fair in fast-growing markets. Regulators are now assessing whether major providers like Amazon and Microsoft should be designated as gatekeepers for their cloud offerings and AI-related services, which would trigger stricter compliance and oversight.
- EU expands the Digital Markets Act to cloud and AI services
- Gatekeeper designation for major providers like Amazon and Microsoft is under review
- The policy targets fair competition in rapidly growing digital markets
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