A proposed AI Act is being scrutinized as Europe worries that AI and algorithmic decision-making are becoming embedded in welfare and social safety nets. Critics say these systems can quietly shape eligibility and access to support, undermining social and economic rights unless safeguards, transparency, and accountability are strong enough to protect people from errors and bias.
Turkey’s competition authority has opened an investigation into Spotify, focusing on whether the music-streaming platform favors specific rights holders through its algorithms. Regulators will also examine whether Spotify’s subscription pricing in Turkey may unfairly restrict competitors and rights holders, potentially raising antitrust concerns.
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