Dutch Government Intervenes in China-Owned Nexperia Amid Governance Crisis

The Dutch government has imposed emergency controls on Nexperia, a China-owned semiconductor firm, to safeguard critical supply chains and address governance concerns.
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The Dutch government has imposed emergency controls on Nexperia, a China-owned semiconductor firm, to safeguard critical supply chains and address governance concerns.

A Dutch court has ordered Meta to let users in the Netherlands set a chronological, non-algorithmic feed as the default on Facebook and Instagram, citing EU Digital Services Act violations. Meta faces fines up to €5 million if it fails to comply and has announced plans to appeal. The ruling highlights growing scrutiny of AI-powered personalization and the push for greater user control over social media feeds.

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