The CNC shows that the French film industry knows how to share its losses

According to a CNC study covering 1,823 French-produced films released between 2012 and 2021, the French film industry is projected to post a slight overall surplus of 289 million euros by the end of 2024. Behind this apparent profitability lies a model heavily subsidized by public aid, pre-financing, and the…

WhatsApp: A Landmark Case of Provisional Measures by the Commission

For only the second time since the adoption of the EU Antitrust Regulation in 2003, the Commission has imposed provisional measures on a company. Pending the outcome of its substantive investigation, Brussels is ordering Meta to reopen WhatsApp to AI assistants competing with Meta AI. On Monday, the European Commission…

Siri AI: The DMA Faces an Unforeseen Challenge

By delaying the launch of Siri AI on iPhones and iPads in the European Union, Apple directly accuses the Digital Markets Act of preventing the rollout of new features for consumers. Beyond the clash between Brussels and Cupertino, the case reveals a deeper issue: the DMA was designed before the…

Darcos Bill: Renaissance Blocks the Text, Battle Postponed

Unanimously adopted by the Senate and then by a committee in the National Assembly, the bill on the presumption of use of works by AI systems will not be considered this week in a public session. The reason: the filing of more than a hundred amendments, mainly by Renaissance deputies.…

Apple: A Unique Path That Sets It Apart from the New Tech Giants

This marks the end of a myth—that of a company capable of reinventing every industry to propel itself to the top. Far from a decline, this strategic repositioning reveals a profound transformation for Apple, where the company’s power now lies in its ability to orchestrate and monetize the use of…

Apple: A Bright Future Ahead Under Tim Cook

While Apple emphasizes the privacy and integration of its on-device AI—presented as an ethical advancement—this strategy also helps strengthen its unique market position and accelerate device upgrades among consumers. Tim Cook’s latest Keynote provided the Apple CEO with an opportunity to bring a cycle to a close while opening the…

Digital Networks Act: Member States Put the Brakes on the Commission’s Ambitions

While supported in its objectives but contested in its mechanisms, the Digital Networks Act—developed at the Berlaymont—raised numerous concerns during this morning’s Telecoms Council. Several Member States have criticized excessive centralization and are calling for more time to negotiate. The European Commission would like to move quickly on the Digital…

Spotify’s Video Strategy Now Includes Live Streaming

Spotify is increasingly shifting its focus to live streaming. This aggressive strategy sees the streaming giant outpacing its competitors to control access to fans and maintain a high user retention rate. Spotify is no longer content with recorded music. The company is exploring the acquisition of licenses for the live…

Google Relies on SpaceX for AI

The massive $30 billion deal between Google and SpaceX for computing power is not just a business transaction; it reveals the new geopolitics of AI. This colossal sum, invested to secure access to GPUs, illustrates how the race for artificial intelligence is now being fought with billions of dollars to…

SFR Takeover Deal: French Telecom Companies Turn the Page on the Price War

Behind the planned dismantling of SFR, what is taking shape is less a bailout than a complete overhaul of the French telecom model, marking the end of price competition in favor of a consolidation long hoped for by operators. The rhetoric about digital sovereignty barely masks the ambition to restore…