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Deal on EU tech rules possible by June, key lawmaker says

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Deal on EU tech rules possible by June, key lawmaker says

EU lawmakers and countries could reach agreement by the end of June on proposed technical rules that would force online platforms to better regulate the internet despite differences in their approaches, lawmakers leading the talks said on Monday.

The Digital Services Act (DSA) proposed by EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager forces Amazon, Apple, Alphabet Inc subsidiary Google and Facebook owner Meta to do more to deal with its Illegal content on the platform or face a fine turnover of up to 6% globally.

Vestager’s proposal, the first of its kind in the world, needs the consent of EU countries and lawmakers to become law.

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“I’m optimistic that we can reach a deal by the end of June,” MP Christel Schaldemose said in an interview.

Her comments came ahead of a second meeting on the issue with French digital affairs minister Cedric O and EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Tuesday. The third is scheduled for March 15.

Schaldemose said lawmakers want to expand what online platforms have to do, ban dark patterns that mislead people into giving personal data to online companies, and continue to keep companies regulated in their locations.

“We go into the business model of the platform. The committee is reluctant to go that far,” she said, citing the dark mode divide.

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“The council wants the ban to be only for online markets. The council wants to ban all platforms.”

Countries such as Ireland, where Apple, Facebook and Google have headquarters in Europe, and Luxembourg, where Amazon is headquartered, should continue to regulate these companies on a “country of origin” basis, Schaldemose said.

“We stick to the country of origin principle, not the Council,” she said, adding that the European Commission could also have a say, and EU countries wanted a bigger role for the EU executive.

EU lawmakers also want to ban targeted advertising to minors and ads based on sensitive data such as sexual or political orientation in order to comply with EU privacy rules, while EU countries have taken a less stringent stance overall.

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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  3. 1. AI-Powered Video Summaries
    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

  4. 2. “Jump Ahead” Smart Chapters
    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

  6. 4. YouTube Create App Expansion
    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

  7. 5. Enhanced Live Shopping Tools
    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

  9. 7. Community Tab Enhancements
    To improve engagement, YouTube is enhancing its Community Tab with interactive stickers, polls, countdowns, and quizzes — turning it into a mini-social network within the platform. These tools are aimed at helping creators keep their audience involved even between video uploads.
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