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US pressure on the Digital Services Act in the Netherlands
US pressure on the Digital Services Act in the Netherlands

US pressure on the Digital Services Act in the Netherlands

US pressure mounts on Dutch Digital Services Act implementation. American lawmakers label Dutch NGOs "censorous," raising concerns over content moderation rules.

February 18, 2026 at 09:30
EDRI
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Ensuring human rights-based, global perspectives in the DSA enforcement: the DSA Human Rights Alliance’s guidelines
Ensuring human rights-based, global perspectives in the DSA enforcement: the DSA Human Rights Alliance’s guidelines

Ensuring human rights-based, global perspectives in the DSA enforcement: the DSA Human Rights Alliance’s guidelines

DSA Human Rights Alliance issues guidelines to shape Digital Services Act enforcement globally. Recommendations focus on cross-border effects and empowering diverse groups to uphold user rights.

February 18, 2026 at 09:30
EDRI
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How recommender algorithms threaten election integrity
How recommender algorithms threaten election integrity

How recommender algorithms threaten election integrity

Romanian study reveals Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok algorithms amplified political content during elections. Platforms allegedly violated national laws and the EU's Digital Services Act.

February 18, 2026 at 09:30
EDRI
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European Commission’s plans will lead to worse regulations
European Commission’s plans will lead to worse regulations

European Commission’s plans will lead to worse regulations

EDRi warns EU Commission's "Better Regulation" reform risks weakening future laws. Recommendations push for balanced representation and stronger safeguards in EU lawmaking.

February 18, 2026 at 09:30
EDRI
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A small Parisian startup has just been acquired by the giant Mistral AI
A small Parisian startup has just been acquired by the giant Mistral AI

A small Parisian startup has just been acquired by the giant Mistral AI

French AI champion Mistral AI acquires French cloud services startup Koyeb. The move accelerates Mistral's mission to build a European AI ecosystem.

February 17, 2026 at 19:46
Presse-Citron
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Childlike sex dolls and addictive design: EU opens proceedings against Shein
Childlike sex dolls and addictive design: EU opens proceedings against Shein

Childlike sex dolls and addictive design: EU opens proceedings against Shein

EU probes Shein over potential Digital Services Act violations, citing risks to users and possibly selling illegal goods. The fast-fashion giant faces scrutiny for not sufficiently mitigating platform dangers for its 126 million EU users.

February 17, 2026 at 18:32
netzpolitik.org
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50 Million Times Correct: How the DSA Breaks Platform Arbitrariness
50 Million Times Correct: How the DSA Breaks Platform Arbitrariness

50 Million Times Correct: How the DSA Breaks Platform Arbitrariness

EU's Digital Services Act forces platforms to reverse 1 in 3 content removals and bans. Two years in, the law strengthens free speech and curtails arbitrary platform censorship across member states.

February 17, 2026 at 17:30
Heise Online
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Dark Patterns and Child Sex Dolls: EU Targets Shein
Dark Patterns and Child Sex Dolls: EU Targets Shein

Dark Patterns and Child Sex Dolls: EU Targets Shein

EU probes Shein over exploitative app design and illegal goods, citing Digital Services Act. The fast-fashion giant faces hefty fines or potential EU market ban if violations persist.

February 17, 2026 at 17:09
WinFuture.de
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Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls under investigation
Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls under investigation

Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls under investigation

EU launches Digital Services Act probe into Shein over illegal listings and "addictive design." The investigation scrutinizes if Shein's systems comply with DSA rules on curbing illicit content.

February 17, 2026 at 16:10
The Verge Policy
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Operation "Slander": suspect charged with illegitimate access and computer damage
Operation "Slander": suspect charged with illegitimate access and computer damage

Operation "Slander": suspect charged with illegitimate access and computer damage

Braga's PJ arrests suspect for illegal access and computer damage. Operation "Maledicência" targets alleged defamation and false accusations, impacting digital security.

February 17, 2026 at 16:00
Pplware
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Terms of reference: Testing DMA gatekeeper user interfaces for neutrality
Terms of reference: Testing DMA gatekeeper user interfaces for neutrality

Terms of reference: Testing DMA gatekeeper user interfaces for neutrality

BEUC tests gatekeeper interfaces for DMA compliance. Consumer groups will examine user interfaces across Europe to ensure they don't steer users to favoured choices.

February 17, 2026 at 15:58
BEUC
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NIS2 Implementation: DENIC Releases Certain Holder Data of .de Domains
NIS2 Implementation: DENIC Releases Certain Holder Data of .de Domains

NIS2 Implementation: DENIC Releases Certain Holder Data of .de Domains

DENIC now publicly shares . de domain holder data for businesses, including names and addresses....

February 17, 2026 at 15:51
Heise Online
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heise+ | Bit Noise: AMD's Successes, AI from Bavaria, and a Singing CPU Developer
heise+ | Bit Noise: AMD's Successes, AI from Bavaria, and a Singing CPU Developer

heise+ | Bit Noise: AMD's Successes, AI from Bavaria, and a Singing CPU Developer

AMD thrives as German telco Eisbach launches an AI data center cooled by Munich's river. Qualcomm loses a key ARM CPU developer.

February 17, 2026 at 15:00
Heise Online
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ING: Real-time transfers now pre-selected
ING: Real-time transfers now pre-selected

ING: Real-time transfers now pre-selected

ING Germany makes instant transfers the default for online banking, accelerating real-time payments. This move streamlines digital transactions for millions of European users.

February 17, 2026 at 14:31
Heise Online
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LaLiga's massive IP blocks will go further: now they will require VPN providers to also block IPs
LaLiga's massive IP blocks will go further: now they will require VPN providers to also block IPs

LaLiga's massive IP blocks will go further: now they will require VPN providers to also block IPs

Spanish court orders NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block illegal streaming IPs. This ruling casts VPN providers as intermediaries responsible for policing content access across Spain.

February 17, 2026 at 13:54
Xataka
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ChatGPT will be subject to stricter control by Europe
ChatGPT will be subject to stricter control by Europe

ChatGPT will be subject to stricter control by Europe

ChatGPT faces stricter EU oversight under the Digital Services Act, classifying it as a major online platform. This move subjects OpenAI's AI to new regulations governing content and user safety.

February 17, 2026 at 10:00
Pplware
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Stories from the DSC Advisory Board: Slightly bruised on its second birthday
Stories from the DSC Advisory Board: Slightly bruised on its second birthday

Stories from the DSC Advisory Board: Slightly bruised on its second birthday

EU's Digital Services Act marks two years, bringing mixed results and calls for stronger enforcement. While initial progress is seen, significant hurdles remain in protecting users and ensuring platform transparency.

February 17, 2026 at 09:03
netzpolitik.org
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Deep Fakes of Grok: Irish data protection authority initiates proceedings against X
Deep Fakes of Grok: Irish data protection authority initiates proceedings against X

Deep Fakes of Grok: Irish data protection authority initiates proceedings against X

Irish watchdog launches probe into X over AI-generated deepfakes. The digital platform faces scrutiny for its AI's creation of explicit images, impacting user safety and data handling.

February 17, 2026 at 01:01
Heise Online
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Cyber Resilience Act: ORC Working Group publishes first white paper
Cyber Resilience Act: ORC Working Group publishes first white paper

Cyber Resilience Act: ORC Working Group publishes first white paper

EU regulators unveil new cybersecurity rules targeting digital products. Open source software stewards are now recognized as key legal actors under the Cyber Resilience Act.

February 16, 2026 at 11:28
Heise Online
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Safety on Rails: The Railway is Arming Up – Data Protectionists Urge Caution
Safety on Rails: The Railway is Arming Up – Data Protectionists Urge Caution

Safety on Rails: The Railway is Arming Up – Data Protectionists Urge Caution

German railways will deploy bodycams after violent attacks, sparking privacy concerns. Experts demand strict rules for personal data protection amid the rollout.

February 14, 2026 at 18:06
Heise Online
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