In 2023, competition-based regulation of digital markets continued to evolve at pace. The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into force, the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC) was published and there were groundbreaking decisions by regulators and in courts around the world. 

But while the direction of travel is largely agreed, outcomes are not always aligned - global regulators have considered the same deals and behaviours but come to different conclusions creating layers of uncertainty. 

As AI continues to revolutionise technology, businesses must be prepared to respond quickly to changing regulatory burdens in order to remain compliant as well as capitalise on new opportunities. 

To help stay ahead of the curve, we have identified five key issues that should be monitored in 2024: 

1. platform regulation and dominance 
2. global merger control
3. outbound foreign investment control
4. consumer protection
5. Gen AI. 

With these themes at the forefront of their minds, tech businesses can ensure they are well placed for success going forward.

Learn more by reading the full report: Explore our Competition regulation in digital markets: 5 Themes in 5 Minutes (4th Edition) (linklaters.com)