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Meta secures a limited postponement in a lawsuit brought by Bits of Freedom regarding user feed choices on Instagram and Facebook. The court granted the delay after Meta argued it couldn't implement the required changes within the original two-week timeframe.

The EU's AI Act faces criticism for loopholes enabling unchecked AI use in national security and law enforcement, risking mass surveillance. EDRi affiliate, Danes je nov dan, recommends Slovenia adopt stricter safeguards to address these issues.

Civil society groups are urging the European Commission to halt the Digital Omnibus, a proposed package they claim will weaken key EU laws. The coalition of 127 organizations says the proposals would be the biggest rollback of digital rights in EU history.

The Irish media regulator is investigating X, formerly Twitter, for potential violations of the Digital Services Act regarding content moderation. Specifically, the probe focuses on whether users are informed about and can appeal content removal decisions.

A new civil society coalition demands increased commitment to open networks, urging more digital sovereignty in Europe. The group, including Wikimedia Deutschland and Mastodon gGmbH, will present its demands at the upcoming Digital Sovereignty Summit in Berlin.

WhatsApp will be forced to moderate its channels in Europe to ensure user safety and privacy. This requirement comes as a result of the EU's ongoing efforts to regulate tech giants operating within its borders.

Switzerland's researchers can now participate in Horizon Europe, Euratom, and Digital Europe programs. This move allows the Swiss to engage in projects focused on digital innovation.

The EU's AI hype is under fire as scientists criticize Ursula von der Leyen for echoing tech giants' overblown claims. They urge her to focus on AI's potential missteps instead of fueling unrealistic expectations of Artificial General Intelligence.

Brussels is set to designate WhatsApp as a "very large online platform," potentially forcing it to comply with stricter moderation rules. This move, under the Digital Services Act, would impact how WhatsApp handles content moderation and user protection across Europe.

Brussels is considering a ban on using Huawei and ZTE telecom equipment in mobile networks across the EU. This move could escalate tensions with China, potentially impacting European businesses....

European regulators are deciding how to allocate the 6 GHz frequency band, a key resource for WiFi 7 and 6G. This decision impacts the future of high-capacity wireless networks, pitting telecom operators against the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance.

Brussels's privacy watchdog, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), reports 75% of websites have fixed misleading cookie banners after warnings. Enforcement actions will now target the remaining holdouts to ensure user control over data.

European data privacy expert Max Schrems slams the European Commission's planned GDPR reform, calling it a fundamental rights demolition. The reform, revealed in a leaked document, threatens to overturn 40 years of European fundamental rights doctrine.

Brussels plans to overhaul GDPR, potentially weakening privacy protections for Europeans. The changes would permit cookie tracking without consent and allow AI training with personal data, impacting data security.

Apple fiercely criticizes the EU Commission, accusing it of hypocrisy regarding conflicting regulations. The tech giant claims new laws force it to weaken security while claiming to protect users.

Brussels plans a major overhaul of European digital regulations, presenting a "digital omnibus" proposal in November. The plan aims to simplify rules related to data protection, data usage, cybersecurity, and AI regulations.

The Netherlands may drop its control over semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia if China allows the export of critical chips again. China has lifted the export ban on Nexperia's semiconductors, which threatened to halt global automotive production.

EU staff are warned of potential risks from tracking, following revelations about location data sold by data brokers. A new internal email from the EU Commission advises employees on how to protect themselves from surveillance through mobile data.

German regulators certified Consenter, a new consent management platform, to give users more control over their data online. The service aims to simplify managing cookie permissions, but its effectiveness depends on website and tracking firm compliance.

The European Parliament is divided on the digital Euro, with debates intensifying due to disagreements over its implementation. While the Parliament argues, the European Central Bank continues advancing the digital currency's development, pushing forward with the project.