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Telekom and Nvidia build underground AI data center in Munich
Telekom and Nvidia are building an underground AI data center in Munich to house 10,000 "Blackwell" GPUs. The facility will provide industrial AI services.
Billions in fraud? Rapper accuses Spotify of manipulation
A rapper sues Spotify alleging it manipulated streams, potentially costing billions, to favor Drake's music. The lawsuit claims Spotify ignored bots artificially inflating listening numbers.
Databroker Files: All you need to know about how adtech data exposes the EU to espionage
Brussels faces a security threat as adtech data exposes the EU and NATO to espionage. Commercial datasets with 278 million locations, including EU officials and NATO headquarters, allow for tracking and potential spying.
Databroker Files: Targeting the EU
Millions of Europeans' mobile phone location data, gathered for advertising, is being sold and could be used for espionage. Even top EU officials are potentially affected by this data breach, raising concerns about data protection failures.
Databroker Files: Data brokers sell meter-accurate location data of EU personnel
EU officials face potential spying risks as mobile location data of millions is available for purchase. The data, collected for advertising, allows for tracking, even affecting top EU personnel.
Discussion paper raises alarm: Google, Meta & Co. dominate Europe's submarine cables
Brussels seeks a counter-strategy against Big Tech's dominance over Europe's subsea cables. Four US corporations currently control 71% of the cable capacity, according to a new report.
When ChatGPT appeared, Gonzalo was already there: this is how the Spanish Army is creating its own AI
Spanish Army's Logistics Academy is developing "Gonzalo" (GZLO), an AI model to assist military operations. This ChatGPT-like system aims to serve as an administrative assistant, focusing on security and confidentiality within the armed forces.