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Brussels faces a new challenge as a member of the European Parliament appeals to the European Court of Justice to halt data transfers to the US. This follows a previous court decision regarding the EU-US data transfer framework.

WhatsApp boosts security with enhanced backup protection to counter doubts about user safety. Meta's focus on user protection is now a proven fact.

NOS is testing a new technology that uses AI and blockchain to detect fake news and manipulated content. The innovative concept is currently in the testing phase.

The European Central Bank aims to launch the digital Euro by 2029, entering its next development phase. It will still be a while before consumers can use it for payments.

Bending Spoons, an Italian company, is acquiring AOL, the former icon of the World Wide Web, following the September acquisition of Vimeo. This expansion marks another step in Bending Spoons' strategy to consolidate its digital portfolio.

NVIDIA launches Drive AGX Hyperion 10, a computing and sensor system for autonomous vehicles, shifting the focus from data centers. Uber will deploy 100,000 units by 2027, with Stellantis, Lucid, and Mercedes-Benz also participating in the project.

Dutch data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), is under scrutiny for its role as a consultant to the Dutch tax office. The AP is criticized for offering a €10 million "oversight arrangement" with the tax office, raising questions about its independence.

Microsoft solidifies its control of OpenAI by securing guaranteed access to current and future AI models. This deal marks the culmination of Microsoft's shift from selling software licenses to selling continuous dependence, including its subscription-based services.

Spanish hospitals like Hospital Clínic de Barcelona are piloting AI "medical scribe" programs to automate note-taking during consultations. This frees doctors to focus on patients, potentially reversing the trend of physicians focusing on digital records rather than patients.

Google's Chrome will flag all unencrypted HTTP websites, starting October 2026, marking a significant push for online security. This move forces safer connections for all Chrome users by default.

Big Tech's lobbying in Brussels reached a record €151 million, surpassing all other industries. This surge in spending highlights the industry's opposition to EU digital regulations.

German cloud users increasingly prioritize European data sovereignty, even if it means higher costs. The willingness to pay more reflects growing concern over data protection.

Prague's Václav Havel Airport shut down facial recognition cameras due to pressure from the AI Act and criticism. The Czech Office for Personal Data Protection confirmed the illegality of the practice after years of debate.

Austrian Data Protection Authority faces budget cuts, leading to hampered data protection capabilities. NGOs are complaining to the European Commission about Austria's failure to provide sufficient funding, impacting millions.

German police could soon gain expanded surveillance powers, including AI-powered video monitoring and biometric searches. The proposed changes to Saxony's police law are facing opposition, with the government needing support to pass them.

Nvidia will invest $1 billion in Nokia to integrate AI into networks and drive the shift from 5G to 6G. This collaboration aims to modernize network infrastructure with advanced technologies.

Nokia teams up with Nvidia and gets a $1 billion investment to accelerate its AI pivot. The Finnish telecommunications giant is now positioned to develop advanced AI solutions for its network infrastructure.

Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom plan a billion-euro AI data center in Munich to boost European AI infrastructure. The project aims to prevent Europe from falling behind in the global AI race.

EDRi urges the European Commission to tackle manipulative design in the upcoming Digital Fairness Act, to protect users' fundamental rights. The organization calls for strong, binding rules to ban exploitative features and reinforce Europe’s digital rulebook.

AI-powered image generation tools are now being used to create fake expense receipts, causing a surge in fraudulent claims. Reports indicate a 14% rise in fraudulent receipts since the launch of ChatGPT and Gemini.