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Per Strömbäck

Xanadu – The Internet Did Not Have to be Like This

Xanadu was the home and base for comic book character Mandrake the Magician. It ... »

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    Netopia.eu @netopia.bsky.social 49 minutes

    EU films accounted for 31% of broadcasts but 41% of viewing time, showing strong audience engagement with local/national works.

    #geoblocking #mediapluralism #eufilm #film #filmandtv #tvindustry #filmindustry #Audiovisual #Gamescom2025 #copyright digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/euro...

    European Media Industry Outlook shows shifting trends and quality content production

    The European Commission’s latest European Media Industry Outlook points to digital innovation and user centric models holding deep potential for Europe's high quality media sector.

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    In a major crackdown on organized crime in the AV industry, a large-scale operation in Argentina dismantled a criminal network with approximately 8 million paying users globally and a potential reach of over 20 million clients. www.advanced-television.com/2025/09/03/a...

    Argentina: Piracy network taken down

    In a new decisive step in the fight against organised crime in the audiovisual industry, a massive operation in Argentina has dismantled a criminal network with

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    The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) confirmed the shutdown of the Streameast piracy network. Its 80 domains recorded over 1.6 billion visits in the past year, making it the world's largest illicit live sports streaming operation. www.advanced-television.com/2025/09/03/w...

    World’s largest live sports piracy ring shut down

    In collaboration with Egyptian authorities, antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has confirmed the shutdown of the Streameas

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    The EU delayed a planned September 1 fine against Google for its ad tech practices, fearing it could prompt Trump to disrupt EU-US trade progress. www.adweek.com/media/google...

    Google’s Adtech EU Fine Put on Hold

    No explanation has been provided for the delay, which was set to be announced Monday.

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    EU’s proposed Digital Fairness Act addresses dark patterns, influencer marketing, addictive design, and unfair personalization. >>>> [https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14622-Digital-Fairness-Act\_en](ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...

    European Commission - Have your say

    European Commission - Have your say

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Beyond the Digital Ambulance: The Evolving Economy of Exploitation in the Online World

In our previous article in 2013, we explored in the first "Digital Amb... »

Machine Usefulness – A Compass for Navigating the AI Revolution

Book Review of Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Tec... »

The Trilemma of European Big Tech Regulation

Book review: Werner Stengg, Digital Policy in the EU. Towards a Human-... »

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29 January 2025netopia

Netopia Spotlight: Detlef Eckert – Escaping Digital Policy Déja Vu »

7 June 2024Netopia

Infinite Opportunity – Adding Orange to Europe »

7 May 2024Per Strömbäck

EU Election Interviews: 3Qs to Sabine Verheyen Digital Self-Determination, GDPR Reform and Reduced Bureaucracy »

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14 January 2023Netopia

Technology as the backbone of copyright – Netopia Spotlight: Prof Eleonora Rosati »

8 November 2022Per Strömbäck

Netopia Spotlight: Felipe Buitrago – Orange Is the New Gold »

25 March 2021Per Strömbäck

EU must protect its fundamental values online »

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8 July 2020Per Strömbäck

Digital Myth: Copyright Stands in the Way of the Digital Revolution »

8 July 2020Per Strömbäck

Digital Myth: It’s About the User Experience »

24 October 2017Per Strömbäck

Digital Myth: The Myth of Freedom of Speech »

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Who Is Who?
The Complex World of the  European Digital Consumer

20 June 2018netopia

Report: The Complex World of The European Digital Consumer »

14 October 2016Netopia

Report: Immaterial Value Creation in Europe »

9 July 2016Netopia

Book: 21 Digital Myths, Reality Distortion Antidote »

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13 May 2025Ralf Grötker

Machine Usefulness – A Compass for Navigating the AI Revolution »

9 April 2025Detlef Eckert

The Trilemma of European Big Tech Regulation »

17 October 2024Ralf Grötker

Want to become a brain in the cloud? »

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30 September 2016Netopia

Event: Cultural and Creative Industries – Jobs, Growth & Europe’s Digital Future, Oct 12 »

11 July 2016Netopia

Event: 21 Digital Myths, Reality Distortion Antidote, Jul 11 »

31 March 2015netopia

Event: Citizens’ Internet, The Many Threats to Neutrality, Mar 31 »

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