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Japanese antitrust panel eyes more digital rules beyond smartphones

( July 25, 2025, 08:51 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A Japanese panel is calling for the consideration of additional measures to regulate digital platforms beyond the smartphone-software competition law, set to take effect in December. The panel from the Japan Fair Trade Commission said regulators should continue scrutinizing competition issues in digital markets, not only in smartphones but also across other devices and various software segments — including the potential impact of generative artificial intelligence. The panel also urged competition authorities, other regulatory bodies and industry groups to collaborate to ensure user safety, privacy, cybersecurity and youth protection. The panel has been discussing implementation rules for the new smartphone bill, targeting Apple and Google. The statement, in Japanese, is attached....

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