The EU is putting Meta on notice—its "pay or consent" model, which forces users to either pay for an ad-free experience or agree to data tracking, might land the company in hot water. European regulators are threatening daily fines if Meta doesn’t comply with competition rules, signaling they’re serious about reining in Big Tech’s dominance, even if it ruffles feathers in the U.S.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Meta—it’s part of a bigger tug-of-war between tech giants and regulators. The EU’s doubling down on its push to keep the digital marketplace fair for smaller players, even if it means clashing with powerful U.S. companies. For users, it could mean more control over privacy, but for Meta, it’s another costly headache in a growing pile of legal battles.