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EU trilogue talks on AI Act reform failed, delaying loosened rules for AI in industry. Disputes over classifying industrial AI and banning non-consensual deepfakes continue, risking key protections.

EU-Kommission wirft Meta vor, Kinder unter 13 Jahren nicht wirksam von Instagram und Facebook fernzuhalten. Meta verstößt damit gegen den Digital Services Act (DSA) und muss Risiken für Minderjährige besser identifizieren.

Greece's €4 million AI Smart Policing programme, including facial recognition, has been ruled unlawful by the Hellenic Police's data protection authority. The decision confirms concerns about data protection violations and misuse of AI technologies.

Commission urges EU Member States to accelerate rollout of secure age verification app by year-end. The app protects minors from harmful online content and can integrate with the EU Digital Identity Wallet.

AI expert discusses European legal requirements for transparency in AI systems. She highlights that not all "open" AI models are truly open source, and European legislation demands openness regarding model weights and data.

Brussels talks up digital sovereignty, but funding for crucial open-source infrastructure remains uncertain. NLnet Foundation supports developers building independent digital tools, from hardware to social media platforms, but urges more concrete action.

Brussels discusses digital sovereignty, but funding for related projects remains uncertain. NLnet Foundation’s Michiel Leenaars highlights the need for controllable and replaceable technology to foster independence....

EU consumer group BEUC urges trilogues to preserve AI Act safeguards against the AI Omnibus. Weakened protections risk heightening consumer risks and eroding trust in digital services.

Dutch government launches open-source code platform, code. overheid....

The Dutch government inked a framework agreement with STACKIT, a European cloud platform. This deal allows state organizations to use EU-based cloud services, bolstering digital autonomy and reducing reliance on non-European providers.

European privacy watchdogs urge the European Commission to examine Israel's mandatory registration for aid workers. This obligation forces organizations to violate GDPR or halt aid, jeopardizing aid workers and their families.

European payments service Wero, promising digital independence, uses Amazon AWS cloud infrastructure. This contradicts its stated goal of being a European alternative to US payment providers....

Netherlands launches consultation on AI Act implementation, establishing national oversight for the European Union's AI Regulation. This proposal ensures safe and reliable AI use while fostering innovation.

EDRi details recent EU digital rights developments, focusing on cracking open new policy initiatives. The latest bi-weekly newsletter covers the most pressing digital rights news within the European Union.

Brussels proposes Digital Omnibus changes that risk weakening GDPR, ePrivacy, and AI Act safeguards. The proposed "simplification" could introduce a "move fast and break things" logic, impacting fundamental rights.

Privacy Camp 2025 in Brussels convened experts to discuss resilience and resistance amid deregulation. The event explored pressing issues for policymakers, activists, and academics from Europe and globally.

German data protection authorities found serious violations at a popular dating app. The app allegedly shared precise user location data with advertising firms without consent, posing a significant risk.

European Commission's AI Continent Action Plan delivers major milestones, boosting AI innovation one year on. The EU has deployed 19 AI factories and launched the Data Union Strategy for data sharing.

European privacy insiders detail the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor in Brussels. They explain the EDPS's involvement in legislative procedures and its collaboration with national authorities.

32 organizations warn the EU's AI Act "simplification" could weaken consumer protection. The groups fear loopholes for AI in medical devices and toys....