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Anthropic secures $30B funding, doubling valuation to $380B, challenging OpenAI's enterprise dominance. The AI firm now leads in business LLMs at 32% vs....

Mozilla urges India to invest in open source AI for digital sovereignty at the India AI Impact Summit. This move aims to counter corporate control, fostering a decentralized AI ecosystem and national resilience.

Apple's AI strategy faces delays due to privacy concerns, even after partnering with Google for Gemini. This signals a continued cautious approach to AI integration by the tech giant.

HP shifts PC sales to subscriptions to bypass component shortages and boost revenue. The controversial model offers PCs as a service, aiming to replicate the success of smartphone payment plans.

QuitGPT movement targets OpenAI's ChatGPT, urging users to boycott the AI tool. Dissatisfaction fuels this digital protest, highlighting growing consumer scrutiny of AI services.

Cisco unveils AgenticOps, leveraging AI to automate IT operations at machine speed. This shift aims to overcome human limitations in managing complex, fast-paced systems.

German email providers Posteo and Mailbox. org rejected numerous authority requests in 2025 due to unencrypted inquiries....

European payment alliances EuroPA and EPI Company merge for interoperable payments across the continent. This move aims to break Visa and Mastercard's dominance and boost digital sovereignty.

TikTok's algorithm voraciously harvests user data, even when not actively using the app. This extensive data collection mirrors dystopian surveillance, raising significant privacy concerns across Europe.

German court blocks pornography website bans, citing the EU's Digital Services Act. The ruling invalidates national measures, emphasizing platform responsibility over individual blocking orders.

Spain bans unsolicited sales calls from energy companies, aiming to shield consumers from spam. Firms have four months to comply or face hefty fines up to €6M.

Ollama launches free local AI model downloads for Windows, prioritizing user privacy. This allows private, offline AI execution, enhancing data protection for European users.

Dutch data watchdog warns of major security risks with experimental AI agents like OpenClaw. Widespread use of these open-source systems risks data leaks and account takeovers due to basic security flaws.

Annas Archive ignites a music industry war, releasing six terabytes of Spotify tracks after legal bans. This massive torrent escalates the copyright dispute into a new, digital battleground.

Spain and Portugal boast near-zero electricity prices due to surplus renewables. France's nuclear-focused energy policy is isolating the Iberian peninsula and preventing cheaper power from reaching the rest of Europe.

French AI startup Mistral AI's revenue surged 20x to over $400M ARR, championing European tech sovereignty. This rapid growth positions them against major AI players with a focus on efficiency and localized models.

AI chatbot Claude launches Cowork, a PC assistant automating repetitive tasks for Windows and Mac users. This IA-powered tool streamlines computer operations, acting as a digital agent for enhanced productivity.

heise+ iX workshop offers practical guidance on securely configuring Microsoft 365 for data protection. Learn essential steps to ensure compliance and robust information security for your organization.

Big Brother Awards highlight privacy violators in the Netherlands. Awards recognize worst offenders and a champion of digital rights.

Anna's Archive defies injunction, releasing millions of Spotify tracks and hinting at more to come. This digital library escalates its release, challenging copyright and content distribution norms.