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EU proposes licensing copyrighted works for AI training, tackling "borrowed" content. AI firms must pay creators, moving from unauthorized use to regulated data acquisition.

AI's surge strains European power grids, forcing data centers from key hubs like Frankfurt and London north and south. Over 80% of Dublin's power now goes to data centers, leading to a de facto moratorium until 2028.

Android users can now enhance privacy with custom ROMs like GrapheneOS. Experts explain improvements with and without these specialized operating systems in c't uplink.

X, formerly Twitter, submits initial Digital Services Act compliance proposals to the EU. The platform aims to address violations ahead of potential EU penalties.

Fintech Revolut secures a full banking license in Europe, allowing it to offer traditional banking services. This significant move expands its reach and solidifies its position against established financial institutions.

France's top court upholds €40M GDPR fine against ad tech giant Criteo. The ruling bolsters data privacy enforcement against major online trackers.

Consumer groups urge an ambitious Digital Fairness Act to shield all users online from harmful practices. This act will update EU consumer law, boosting legal certainty and fair competition across digital markets.

EU risks sacrificing fundamental rights for AI innovation. A new analysis warns Brussels' drive to "regulate better" may weaken protections, pushing Europe into a misunderstood competitiveness race.

Privacy advocates BOOS and Bert Hubert win awards for championing child privacy and Dutch digital sovereignty. Hubert's "Cloud Kootwijk" proposal urges a government-run cloud to reduce Big Tech dependence.

EU lawmakers agree to ban non-consensual deepfakes, incorporating the prohibition into the AI Act. This move tackles AI-generated non-consensual nude imagery through legislative action.

EU's Cyber Resilience Act forces changes on embedded systems like industrial computers and medical devices. Companies must now proactively address cybersecurity risks for their products.

EU Commission weakens data protection for digital wallets by diluting the "need-to-know" principle. This decision undermines a core strength of the upcoming EUDI Wallet for official documents.

EU Commission embraces open formats, releasing CRA feedback templates as ODS files after LibreOffice critique. This move encourages broader participation in digital policy development.

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Germany pushes to exempt pseudonymized data from GDPR, sparking warnings from civil society and data watchdogs. Other EU members reportedly oppose the proposed GDPR carve-out.

EU's digital wallet faces backlash as privacy groups warn the Commission's changes could force biometric facial data sharing. This move risks undermining user privacy and security protections agreed upon by Parliament and Council.

Germany launches digital wallet to streamline citizen identification with authorities and businesses. Privacy advocates warn of potential misuse, while proponents cite administrative digitization as a key benefit.

Privacy advocates warn the EU's eID Wallet launch risks user tracking and forced data sharing. Civil society groups urge the Commission to amend draft rules before deployment to protect fundamental rights.

Europe races toward a 2029 digital euro launch, but political hurdles remain. Major disputes over costs, data privacy, and competition are delaying final decisions.

Dutch watchdog warns political parties over illegal microtargeting in local elections. Forty parties likely breached rules, risking sanctions for undisclosed data use.