FTC building with a warning sign about the Digital Services Act

The FTC Warns Big Tech Companies Not to Apply the Digital Services Act | AI News Digest

Published: September 1, 2025, 3:06 p.m. Technology Negative

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning to major tech companies regarding the European Digital Services Act (DSA). The FTC's letter emphasizes that the DSA cannot be enforced if it threatens freedom of expression and the safety of US citizens. This warning affects prominent companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple. The DSA is a significant regulatory framework aimed at governing big tech platforms, and its implications are being closely monitored. The FTC's stance highlights ongoing tensions between US regulations and European laws governing digital services.

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