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INTRODUCCIÓN
Desde hace algunos años, los modelos de negocio de las grandes plataformas tecnológicas han evolucionado a gran velocidad. A pesar de su posición dominante en varios mercados, los gigantes tecnológicos como Google y Meta están incursionando en nuevos territorios con el fin de ampliar su base de usuarios. Una de sus apuestas más llamativas ha sido su incursión en el “mercado de la conectividad” a través de cuantiosas, y en ocasiones fallidas, inversiones en infraestructura de red.…
Content type: News & Analysis
Anyone who’s used the internet at some point over the last 25 years won’t exactly struggle to understand that Google has a pervasive, and it turns out illegal, monopoly over online search. A recent ruling from a US court setting out what they think should be done about this stranglehold is, however, less clear-cut. It does little for Google’s competitors, while raising complex questions about privacy and data.U.S. District Judge Mehta rejected calls from both the US Department of Justice and…
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In June 2025, a team of researchers exposed how Meta and Yandex abused Android and browser-specific tools to track users outside of their application and collect associated data. The technique used to achieve this was truly innovative, and akin to malware behaviour. It exploited protocols to break the isolation between apps and browser, a fundamental security concept meant to protect users. This allowed these companies to tie the browsing history of individuals with their accounts on the…
Content type: News & Analysis
Layla looks at her calendar on her phone. She’s in charge of planning her book club’s monthly meeting. After thinking for a second, she summons her AI assistant: “Hey Assistant, can you book me a table at that tapas restaurant I read about last week, and invite everyone from the book club? The restaurant should be in my browsing history. Let me know if the journey is more than 1-hour for anyone”. As the assistant compiles a response, she wonders if anyone else will hear this.Technology has made…
