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Now playing Next Europe News MEPs aim to curb market dominance of Big Tech in Europe The legislation is intended to make it easier for new players to enter the market more easily. 14/12/2021
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Now playing Next Tech News Will the metaverse open the door to targeted ads using biometric data? Brands are already staking out the commercial opportunities within the metaverse but some experts are raising the alarm about the implications immersive advertising will have for user privacy, safety and consent. 03/12/2021
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