Thursday, 25 June, 2026
Cloud Titans Cornered: EU Reaches to Rein in Amazon and Microsoft
By TechShots Studio
EU regulators have preliminarily designated Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as "gatekeepers" under the strict Digital Markets Act. Officials argue both platforms wield immense, unchecked control over Europe's cloud economy and AI development. If finalized, the tech giants will face severe restrictions on self-preferencing and mandatory data interoperability rules.