How does the EU's Digital Markets Act aim to curb tech giant power?

The EU’s Digital Markets Act is like a rulebook that stops big tech companies from being too bossy in the online world.

Imagine you're playing with your friends in a park, and one kid takes all the toys and says, "You can't play unless I say so!" That’s what some tech giants do, they take control of everything online and don’t let other companies or people be fair. The Digital Markets Act is like a grown-up saying, "No more toy taking! Everyone gets to play!"

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The rulebook makes sure that big tech companies can't just block new games or new friends from joining the fun. They have to let others in and share the toys.

It also stops them from making secret deals with other kids, like saying, "If you let me take all the toys, I'll give you some candy later."

This rulebook helps everyone play more fairly online, so no one is too bossy anymore!

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  1. A new rule stops big tech companies from being too powerful, like how a monopoly can control prices in a market.

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