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Nvidia will invest $1 billion in Nokia to integrate AI into networks and drive the shift from 5G to 6G. This collaboration aims to modernize network infrastructure with advanced technologies.

Nokia teams up with Nvidia and gets a $1 billion investment to accelerate its AI pivot. The Finnish telecommunications giant is now positioned to develop advanced AI solutions for its network infrastructure.

Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom plan a billion-euro AI data center in Munich to boost European AI infrastructure. The project aims to prevent Europe from falling behind in the global AI race.

EDRi urges the European Commission to tackle manipulative design in the upcoming Digital Fairness Act, to protect users' fundamental rights. The organization calls for strong, binding rules to ban exploitative features and reinforce Europe’s digital rulebook.

Apple threatens to disable its "App Tracking Transparency" feature in Europe, potentially impacting user privacy. A complex power struggle underlies this, involving data ownership, competition, and privacy regulations.

Civil society groups are protesting the appointment of Niamh Sweeney, a former Meta employee, as Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner. Over 40 NGOs, including Access Now and EDRi, signed an open letter voicing their concerns about the decision.

Orange can simultaneously purchase 50% of Masorange and its share of Altice assets in France without affecting dividends. This marks a shift, as the market now accepts sector consolidation after years of regulatory taboo.

The EU Commission found TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook are not providing sufficient data access to researchers, with content reporting too difficult on the latter two. The EU is demanding improvements, or the platforms could face penalties under the Digital Services Act.

The European Commission found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) regarding content moderation, signaling a move towards enforcement. BEUC welcomes the initial steps, advocating for rigorous monitoring to protect consumers from unsafe and illegal content on platforms.

Brussels accuses Meta of inadequate complaint systems on Facebook and Instagram, potentially violating the Digital Services Act. The investigation follows concerns about Meta's handling of illegal content on its platforms.

Apple faces a fresh complaint from two organizations demanding more flexibility on iOS under the Digital Markets Act. This follows earlier criticisms regarding the tech giant's compliance with the new regulations.

Madrid's A-5 construction woes will deploy AI-powered traffic lights to improve pedestrian crossings. The city aims to ease the difficulties of crossing the highway for residents affected by the project.

Portugal's government moves to implement the NIS2 Directive, aiming to bolster cybersecurity across the EU. The law, published on October 22, 2025, aligns with the EU's goal of a high common level of cybersecurity.

The European Data Protection Board is assessing the digital euro's potential for anonymous, offline transactions. The study explores whether the digital euro can offer a payment experience akin to cash.

Airbyte 2. 0 launches, promising data integration up to six times faster with its open-source platform....

Encube launches its AI-driven platform with $23 million to help hardware teams optimize design and reduce manufacturing costs. The platform, backed by Inventure, Promus Ventures, and Kinnevik, aims to accelerate development by up to 50% for European companies.

Ubisoft secured $1. 25 billion from Tencent to support a new operating division, a major move in the European gaming market....

Dutch AI platform Northsea secured €660,000 in pre-seed funding to revolutionize customer research with its AI-powered assistant. The platform automates research, cutting manual effort by 80% and delivering insights faster than traditional methods.

A Dutch court ruled that Meta must respect user choices on its apps, a win for digital rights advocates. The judge sided with Bits of Freedom, stating Meta violates the law and needs to adjust its apps accordingly.

Brussels views the Digital Markets Act as a success, advocating for its expansion and strengthened provisions despite initial enforcement challenges. The DMA has become a global model for modern antitrust policy.