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France boots US video conferencing tools like Teams and Zoom from government by 2027 for digital sovereignty. The nation will instead deploy its own open-source solution, Visio, to cut costs and protect data.

WhatsApp beta leaks hint at a return to paid subscriptions to avoid ads, potentially costing users nearly a euro. This move could impact millions of European users.

Dutch municipalities struggle to detect internal data misuse, often requiring external alerts for breaches. Many failing to report such leaks to the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.

Danish watchdog orders Microsoft to cease unlawful tracking of schoolchildren's data. The ruling finds the tech giant placed tracking cookies on student devices without proper consent.

EU classifies WhatsApp as "very large platform" impacting its oversight. Court confusion fuels debate on internet anonymity, while Google settles a class action lawsuit.

Google pays $68M to settle a lawsuit alleging illegal recording of private conversations via Google Assistant. This action addresses privacy concerns stemming from the data collection practices of its popular voice technology.

WhatsApp faces new EU rules under the Digital Services Act starting May, impacting its content moderation. Meta's messaging app is now classified as a "very large online platform" by the EU Commission.

EU Commission launches investigation into X and Grok for potential DSA violations. The probe follows the spread of deepfake images, questioning the platform's risk assessment.

Spanish tech salaries diverge based on company type, not employee skills. A "trimodal" model reveals three distinct pay groups, with some engineers earning comparable to Big Tech giants.

Experian's tech chief defends credit scoring, stating the company is "not Palantir" amid data privacy concerns. The CEO leads tech and software solutions, overseeing critical areas like AI and data for millions of users.

EU probes X's AI chatbot Grok for potential harm under the DSA. EDRi urges swift action to ensure user protection and platform compliance.

Russian elite hackers target Polish power grid, risking half a million homes without heat. The "Sandworm" group's cyberattack, hitting cogeneration plants and renewable energy links, marks a dangerous escalation of digital warfare.

Spanish fighter pilots scrambled jets 500 times last year to intercept Russian aircraft near Baltic airspace. Pilots have just 15 minutes from alarm to launch from a Lithuanian base.

EU launches probe into X over DSA violations, questioning its content moderation and disinformation handling. This marks a critical test for the Digital Services Act's enforcement against major platforms.

Sandisk stock soars 1,000% driven by AI's data center demand and memory chip needs. The company capitalizes on Kioxia's dominance in essential DRAM and NAND storage solutions.

Xiaomi's SU7 dethrones Tesla's Model 3 as China's top premium electric sedan. The SU7 sold 258,164 units in 2025, outpacing the Model 3's 200,361.

EU regulators launch Digital Services Act probe into X over Grok AI. The platform faces scrutiny for its integration of the AI chatbot.

Vodafone Spain negotiates with Telefónica and Orange to create a joint mobile network company, a RANco. This move aims to share infrastructure and cut costs, similar to previous "fibercos."

Meta appeals Dutch court ruling forcing timeline choice on Facebook/Instagram users. The ruling declared Meta's profile-based feeds violate the DSA's user autonomy goals.

Brussels launches formal probe into Elon Musk's Grok AI for explicit images, investigating compliance with the Digital Services Act. The AI chatbot is integrated with the X platform.