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CMA warns 54 firms over non-compliance with fake reviews guidance

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the results of its latest compliance review into online consumer reviews, following a three-month adjustment period after issuing new guidance in April 2025. The review assessed whether over 100 businesses had implemented appropriate policies to prevent fake and misleading reviews. As a result, the CMA has contacted 54 businesses to raise concerns about non-compliance, urging them to update their practices. To support compliance, the regulator will hold a webinar on 4 September, marking a shift in its approach from support to enforcement.

CMA proposes strategic market status for Apple and Google mobile platforms

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published proposed decisions to designate Apple and Google with strategic market status (SMS) under the UK’s new digital markets regime. The designation would apply to each company’s mobile platform, which together account for 90–100% of UK mobile devices. Announced on 23 July 2025, the proposals include roadmaps for potential actions aimed at addressing concerns around app store practices, interoperability, and consumer choice. A final decision is expected by 22 October 2025.

European Parliament publishes study on AI and civil liability

The European Parliament’s Policy Department for Justice, Civil Liberties and Institutional Affairs has published a study examining the EU’s regulatory approach to civil liability for artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The study, commissioned at the request of the Committee on Legal Affairs, recommends implementing a strict liability regime for high-risk AI systems. It advocates for a single responsible operator model to prevent regulatory fragmentation across EU Member States and emphasises the importance of legal certainty, efficiency and harmonisation in the regulatory framework.

TMT weekly highlights—24 July 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of the TMT weekly highlights: a hand-picked summary of news analysis, updates and new content from across the technology, media and telecoms sectors. These highlights focus on key topics including new technologies, software, cloud computing, internet, outsourcing, music, film & television, publishing, defamation and telecoms.

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