EU keeps eye on Big Tech's video alliance for possible competition concerns
By Lewis Crofts ( September 2, 2026, 09:03 GMT | Insight) -- The market for video-streaming technology will be monitored by the European Commission as it keeps an eye out for possible competition concerns stemming from the Alliance for Open Media, which is backed by the likes of Apple and Google. In July, EU parliamentarian Andreas Schwab raised concerns about AOM, and on Wednesday Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera responded, saying she was attentive to the market.The market for video-streaming technology will be monitored by the European Commission as it keeps an eye out for possible competition concerns stemming from the Alliance for Open Media, which is backed by the likes of Apple and Google....
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