Introduction: The DMA and the myth of easy switching The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) (EU, 2022) has been hailed as a landmark in regulating platform monopolies, mandating interoperability and data portability to enhance consumer choice. Apple and Google, the dominant players in mobile ecosystems, publicly frame these provisions as evidence that users can now…
On 10 February 2026, the European Data Protection Board and the European Data Protection Supervisor issued their second joint opinion of the year on the Digital Omnibus. While the first joint opinion (which we discussed here) focused on the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence and the proposed amendments to the AI Act, this…
On 10 February 2026, the European Data Protection Board and the European Data Protection Supervisor issued their second joint opinion of the year on the Digital Omnibus. While the first joint opinion (which we discussed here) focused on the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence and the proposed amendments to the AI Act, this…
MediaLaws is pleased to share the Research Summer Camp in Law and Digitalization, organized by Erasmus University Rotterdam, taking place from June 29 to July 3, 2026. The Research Summer Camp is designed to strengthen and refine the research agendas of early-career scholars working at the intersection of law and digitalization. The programme is structured…
Local AI memory: what it is and why it matters Local AI memory features (hereafter referred to as “memory”) are becoming an essential capability in recent AI applications. AI agents like OpenClaw, which can automate daily tasks such as sending emails, managing calendars, and even interacting on online services, are reshaping how people work, live,…
