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Web publication & idea forum based in Brussels, discussing the future of the internet from a broad perspective on society's digital evolution ➡ http://netopia.eu | https://twitter.com/NetopiaEU - *** While Twitter burns - please follow us here***
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · Nov 14
#StarterPack emphasis on platforms, competition law, digital rights, tech regulation, press freedom, market dominance, surviellance capitalism, and tech landscape within EU (Copyright Directive, Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, Digital Fairness Act, GDPR & AI Act). bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 4h
And closely championed by many of today's grifterest grifters!
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 5h
Internet Archive Ordered to Block Books in Belgium After Talks With Publishers Fail

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Internet Archive Ordered to Block Books in Belgium After Talks With Publishers Fail * TorrentFreak
A Belgian government department has ordered the Internet Archive to block access to various books in its Open Library project.
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · Nov 14
#StarterPack emphasis on platforms, competition law, digital rights, tech regulation, press freedom, market dominance, surviellance capitalism, and tech landscape within EU (Copyright Directive, Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, Digital Fairness Act, GDPR & AI Act). bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 12h
Meta and Apple are close to settling two antitrust cases with the European Commission, as the US Big Tech groups seek to avoid a series of escalating fines from Brussels. www.ft.com/content/74a3...?
Meta and Apple close to settling EU cases
US Big Tech groups in final stages of agreeing deal with Brussels to avoid series of escalating fines
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AI Cases Bot @ai.bots.law · 1d
New filing: "Ziff Davis v. OpenAI (Ziff Davis sues OpenAI over training and outputs)"
Doc #397: LETTER MOTION to Compel Five Former Named Plaintiffs to Comply With Deposition Subpoenas addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T.…

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The entry's text: LETTER MOTION to Compel Five Former Named Plaintiffs to Comply With Deposition Subpoenas addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Katie Lynn Joyce, Elana Nightingale Dawson, and Tiffany Cheung dated July 30, 2025. Document filed by OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LP(a Delaware limited partnership), OpenAI OpCo LLC(a Delaware limited liability corporation), OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC(a Delaware limited liability company), OpenAI Startup Fund I LP(a Delaware limited partnership), OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC(a Delaware limited liability company), OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LLC, OpenAI LP, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC, OAI Corporation, LLC, OpenAI GP, LLC, OpenAI Holdings, LLC, OpenAI, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Filed Under Seal, # 2 Exhibit B - NY Times Article, # 3 Exhibit C - Filed Under Seal, # 4 Exhibit D - Filed Under Seal, # 5 Exhibit E - Created by Humans Website, # 6 Exhibit F - Filed Under Seal, # 7 Exhibit G - Filed Under Seal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:25-md-03143-SHS-OTW, 1:23-cv-08292-SHS-OTW, 1:23-cv-10211-SHS-OTW, 1:25-cv-03482-SHS-OTW.(Nightingale Dawson, Elana) (Entered: 07/30/2025)
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 1d
Time and time again the EU has reiterated a stance AGAINST general monitoring.
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 1d
"The reasons why people seem to be more vocal now is hard to pinpoint"

Ans: Pirates prefer infringement?

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LaLiga's 360° Piracy Blitz, New Blocking Tactics & Fines, Meet Rising Disapproval * TorrentFreak
LaLiga's 360° piracy pressure cooker is in full effect, but clear signs of growing pushback could change the course of the game.
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 1d
Thailand Hits Premier League Pirates, Anticipates USTR Watchlist Removal

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Thailand Hits Premier League Pirates, Anticipates USTR Watchlist Removal * TorrentFreak
ACE and Thai authorities have announced a multi-location enforcement operation targeting INWIPTV, a move likely to improve trade with the U.S.
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 1d
✅ FOR: Supports strong EU-level rules, restrictions on manipulative design, and platform accountability.
⚪ Cautious: Supports some protections but is wary of overreach or surveillance.
❌ AGAINST: Opposes new EU-level regulation, prefers parental or national responsibility
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 1d
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IMCO to Vote Next Week on Protection of Minors Online Report
What the 16 October IMCO vote means for the DFA; the Digital Fairness Dashboard; and meetings with interest representatives
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 1d
IMCO prepares to vote on key elements of the Digital Fairness Act and Child Safety Protections.

FOR:
✅ Kim van Sparrentak,
✅ Christel Schaldemose,
✅ Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

NEUTRAL:
⚪ Pablo Arias Echeverría,
⚪ Elisabeth Dieringer-Granza

AGAINST:
❌ Kosma Złotowski

Absent: ⚪ Leila Chaibi
IMCO to Vote Next Week on Protection of Minors Online Report
What the 16 October IMCO vote means for the DFA; the Digital Fairness Dashboard; and meetings with interest representatives
open.substack.com
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
Cory the defender for many years of these very companies! Funny he'd birth such a term.
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
" promised $1T " from where!!! We all need that money tree
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
A ponzi of sorts?
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
Palantir in-house contractors?
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
Other institutional funds (pensions mainly) purchase housing stock. So a move from private landlords to pension fund backed Yetis.

Frying pan to fire in many cases.
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
Prices high on account of planning law restrictions limiting building projects to, while supply of property for sale increased giving those with substantial deposits a buyers market. In general, the market remained locked for many. It's a similar story throughout Europe where Blackstone....
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
This lack of empowerment meant these bodies could not certify trusted flaggers or out-of-court dispute settlement bodies, conduct formal investigations, impose sanctions, or even formally receive judicial orders under Articles 9 and 10. theplatformlaw.wpcomstaging.com/2025/10/06/t...
The Dawn of DSA Enforcement: Lessons from the Digital Services Coordinators’ First Annual Reports   - The Platform Law Blog
Introduction The Digital Services Act: A Paradigm Shift in Platform Regulation The European Union’s Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, the Digital Services Act (DSA), represents a landmark shift in the govern...
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
OpenAI takes your content; seriously.

More fraud than MK D*ns
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
Who funds Fight Chat Control?

Google? Meta?
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 2d
Apparently, this is a "citizen" led campaign (!). Looks very much like a Tech funded proxy campaign for state capture reminiscent of #copyright directive days, or? @marietjeschaake.bsky.social @neilturkewitz.bsky.social @davidlowry.bsky.social
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Fight Chat Control @fightchatcontrol.bsky.social · 3d
If you are 🇩🇪 German, you can now call many of your Bundestag members directly via fightchatcontrol.eu by clicking the "Call" button!
Calling Bundestag members now supported via https://fightchatcontrol.eu/.
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 3d
Netherlands has recently moved towards this position. Private owners are limited to one rental.
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 3d
Mo Johnson pt2
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 3d
Disinformation isn’t just noise — it’s a policy challenge. To defend democracy, we must understand how false narratives spread and build systems that make truth more resilient.
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#DigitalPolicy #InfoIntegrity #BustingFakeNews #EU #MediaLiteracy www.netopia.eu/busting-fake...
Busting Fake News Like a Crazy Cat Lady - Netopia
No shortage of disinformation, trolling, propaganda, fake news… whichever term you prefer. Some of it is just brain rot material; some of it is brought by an actor with an agenda. How can anyone navig...
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Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social · 4d
The Thailand Ministry of Justice’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has shut down INWIPTV, one of the country’s most notorious illegal streaming services, with support from antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/03/t...
Thailand: Illegal streaming service shut down
The Thailand Ministry of Justice's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has shut down INWIPTV, one of the country's most notorious illegal streaming servic
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