EU's Digital Markets Act designates six major tech firms as 'gatekeepers'

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The European Commission has designated six major technology companies as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Services Act. Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft are the initial firms named. These companies now have six months to ensure their core platform services comply with new EU regulations. The rules aim to ensure fair competition and provide users with more choice and control.

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