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EU Marks Open Internet Anniversary, Warns Against AI Monopolies

1/22/2026

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The European Parliament celebrated the tenth anniversary of the European Union's Open Internet Rules and noted AI's development with power concentrated among a few tech firms.
These companies, once advocates of openness, now employ strategies that restrict competition in the AI sector.
AI success relies on avoiding bottlenecks in data access, computing power, and model usage.
Policymakers must ensure broad access to these resources to foster innovation and prevent monopolization.

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The European Parliament celebrated the tenth anniversary of the European Union's Open Internet Rules and noted AI's development with power concentrated among a few tech firms.
These companies, once advocates of openness, now employ strategies that restrict competition in the AI sector.
AI success relies on avoiding bottlenecks in data access, computing power, and model usage.
Policymakers must ensure broad access to these resources to foster innovation and prevent monopolization.