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European Broadcasters Push EU to Regulate Tech Giants as Gatekeepers

3/24/2026

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European broadcasters urge the EU to classify Google, Amazon, Apple, and Samsung platforms as DMA gatekeepers.
They say these platforms gain excessive control over content distribution, stifling competition.
A market study shows Android TV rose 16% to 23% and Amazon Fire OS 5% to 12% (2019–2024).
They warn regulation is needed lest AI assistants dominate media access.
They call for qualitative criteria even if platforms do not meet thresholds.

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Story summary

European broadcasters urge the EU to classify Google, Amazon, Apple, and Samsung platforms as DMA gatekeepers.
They say these platforms gain excessive control over content distribution, stifling competition.
A market study shows Android TV rose 16% to 23% and Amazon Fire OS 5% to 12% (2019–2024).
They warn regulation is needed lest AI assistants dominate media access.
They call for qualitative criteria even if platforms do not meet thresholds.