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Slovenia will establish a national AI registry following advocacy from Danes je nov dan, aiming for public oversight of government AI systems. This move follows rising concerns about the potential misuse of AI in the public sector.

Deepfake ads on Facebook and other platforms are promoting fraudulent online investments, leading people to lose money. These scams, despite being illegal under the Digital Services Act, are proliferating due to AI-generated content.

Paris-based UPCITI secured a $20M Series A round to expand its urban operating platform globally. The platform, live in over 150 cities across 17 countries, combines software and hardware to help municipalities manage operations with a privacy-first approach.

Biometric data usage by investigative authorities faces legal challenges following a press conference in Berlin by privacy advocates. They argue that European and constitutional law prohibit matching biometric data with internet images, based on a technical assessment.

A UK court ruled that British data protection laws apply to US-based Clearview AI, a facial recognition firm. The ruling means the UK's ICO can penalize Clearview for violations, even if it operates from abroad.

xMoney, a European platform, secured $21. 5 million to revolutionize online payments....

Vienna-based enspired, an AI-powered optimizer for battery energy storage systems, secured over €40 million in Series B funding. The investment will fuel global expansion, with the first step being a partnership in Japan.

CybaVerse, a UK cybersecurity firm, secured £5 million in Series A funding to scale its SaaS platform. The investment will fuel sales, expand the team, and advance CybaOps development for SMEs and managed service providers.

EDRi warns the European Commission's "Digital Omnibus" risks dismantling fundamental rights, despite claims to simplify digital policy. The initiative, expected by November 19, 2025, has drawn criticism regarding potential impacts on digital protections.

Milan-based fintech Finanz secured €700K to expand its financial education platform across Europe. The app, already helping users in Italy, aims to address the €10 trillion sitting idle in European accounts, impacting 335 million non-investors.

The enforcement of the Digital Services Act in Germany is under scrutiny, with its success depending on the perspective and stakeholders involved. The delay of the DSC-Beirat's re-establishment highlights the complexities of the DSA's implementation.

Prague-based Delta Green secured €2 million to expand its software platform across Europe, transforming homes into virtual power batteries. The company's software coordinates energy consumption by shifting usage, discharging batteries, and exporting solar power.

London-based Orbiri secures £320K to launch a community-powered platform designed to manage children's screen time. The platform will roll out next year, aiming to offer a collaborative solution against unrestricted smartphone use.

Spanish startup SLNG. ai secured €3....

OVHcloud's data center tour highlights its water-cooling system for up to 40,000 servers, aiming for maximum energy efficiency. The patented system, in development for two decades, extends hardware lifespan.

Strawberry, a Swedish AI-powered browser, secures $6 million in funding to bring advanced AI automation directly to users. The platform, which personalizes the browsing experience, aims to make AI accessible to freelancers and small businesses.

Stockholm-based Epiminds launched from stealth with $6. 6 million to provide AI-powered marketing solutions for agencies....

GEVI secured €2. 7M in seed funding to scale its AI-driven micro-wind turbines....

EDRi and 40 civil society organizations are urging the European Commission to assess the independence of Ireland's new Data Protection Commissioner. The groups are concerned about impartiality due to his previous role at Meta.

French quantum hardware startup Isentroniq secured €7. 5 million in funding to tackle the wiring bottleneck hindering quantum computing scaling....