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SUMMARY:Session six - Digital economy enforcement with a focus on data an
 d AI
DESCRIPTION:Digital market regulations in Europe − particularly the Digit
 al Markets Act and the Digital Services Act − are designed to limit the 
 dominance of major gatekeepers\, strengthen competition and enhance user
  protection. However\, their implementation continues to face notable ch
 allenges. Meanwhile\, digital market regulation in the US is currently c
 haracterised by a shift away from comprehensive\, proactive legislation 
 (like the EU's Digital Markets Act) toward a reliance on traditional\, e
 x-post antitrust enforcement often influenced by political\, economic an
 d trade-related debates. Whereas in Africa\, the COMESA Competition and 
 Consumer Commission adopted new digital markets regulations in December 
 2025 aimed at overseeing gatekeepers operating within the COMESA region.
 \n\nThe panel will explore the current challenges facing digital market 
 regulations\, discuss ways to enhance regulatory frameworks and assess t
 he effectiveness of these measures from both European\, American and Afr
 ican perspectives. It will also consider how competition authorities can
  administer enforcement penalties\, promote fair and balanced regulation
  without slowing innovation\, address data privacy concerns and manage t
 he interests of both gatekeepers and consumers.\n
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