EU Broadcasters Urge Digital Rules for Big Tech Smart TVs
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- •European broadcasters formally requested the EU antitrust chief to extend digital rules to smart TVs on March 23, 2026.
- •The broadcasters claim that Big Tech smart TVs influence what content consumers can access and how advertisements are shown.
- •Current EU digital regulations do not explicitly cover smart TVs made by major technology companies.
- •Broadcasters argue that applying these rules would address market fairness issues in the digital media sector.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the EU antitrust chief decides to extend digital regulations to smart TVs Big Tech companies would face stricter oversight on content and advertising, potentially changing how smart TVs operate in the EU market.
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CNChannel News AsiaExclusive-Broadcasters urge EU to tighten rules for Big Tech in smart TV standoffMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)EU Digital Rules Should Apply to Big Tech's Smart TVs, Broadcasters Tell Antitrust ChiefAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Broadcasters urge EU to rein in Big Tech smart TVsREGIONALRapplerEU digital rules should apply to Big Tech’s smart TVs, broadcasters tell antitrust chief