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Vocca raises $5.5M to bring AI phone assistants to healthcare
Vocca, a voice AI startup focused on healthcare, secured $5. 5 million in seed funding....
Light raises $30M Series A to redefine finance for hypergrowth companies
Light, an AI-native finance platform, secured $30 million in Series A funding, bringing their total raised to $43 million. Founded in 2022, the company aims to redefine financial operations for hypergrowth businesses....
Digital Markets Act: Apple sees European users as clear losers
Apple has criticized the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) in a new statement. The iPhone manufacturer believes the DMA disadvantages them....
Apple: EU's Digital Markets Act DMA should be abolished
Apple is challenging the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA mandates that Apple open up iPhones and iPads and regulates the company in detail....
Scrap Digital Markets Act, Apple tells EU
Apple has urged the EU to scrap the Digital Markets Act (DMA), claiming the legislation is hindering business operations within Europe. The tech giant argues that the DMA, designed to regulate large digital platforms, is not achieving its intended goals....
TomTom chases Flitsmeister: new Tom device warns of speed cameras, traffic jams and more
TomTom has launched a new "Tom rij-assistent" device for cars. This small device connects to the recently released TomTom app....
#PrivacyCamp25: The final programme is here
PrivacyCamp25 will be held on September 30, 2025, both online and in Brussels at La Tricoterie. The event's final program is now available....
Chat Control: What is actually going on?
The EU is currently debating the EU CSA Regulation, a law concerning mass surveillance, encryption, and anonymity. A vote on the regulation is scheduled for October 13 or 14, 2025....
Chat Control: What is actually going on?
EU governments face a critical October vote on the controversial EU CSA Regulation, a law potentially enabling mass surveillance. This could break encryption and threaten anonymity for European citizens.
AP concerned about AI training LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings
LinkedIn users must adjust their settings before November 3rd if they don't want their data used to train AI models. The Dutch Data Protection Authority, AP, has issued a warning regarding the matter.
AP concerned about AI training on LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is concerned about LinkedIn using user data for AI model training. The AP urges users to adjust their settings to prevent their data from being used for this purpose....
Save the date: AI Supervision Congress 2025
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) and the Dutch Digital Infrastructure Inspectorate (RDI) will host the AI Toezichtcongres on December 10, 2025. The congress is aimed at organizations preparing for the upcoming AI Act.
European airports still dealing with disruptions days after ransomware attack
The ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in systems, continues to disrupt operations at several major European airports. Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, and London airports are experiencing flight delays as a result of the cyberattack....
'Neighbors' camera' a major annoyance; Dutch DPA wants preventative approach to doorbell cameras
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is receiving an increasing number of complaints regarding privacy concerns stemming from neighbors' doorbell and security cameras. These complaints highlight issues related to the misuse of these devices....
Commission requests information under Digital Services Act from Apple, Booking.com, Google and Microsoft on financial scams
The European Commission has requested information from major tech companies including Apple, Booking. com, Google, and Microsoft regarding financial scams on their platforms....
Commission requests information under Digital Services Act from Apple, Booking.com, Google and Microsoft on financial scams
The European Commission demands information from Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking. com regarding financial scams on their platforms....
Tado introduces AI Assist to save money on your energy bill
Tado has introduced AI Assist, a new feature within its app. This AI aims to learn user behavior to optimize home heating....
The EU’s €2T budget overlooks a key tech pillar: Open source
The European Commission proposed a €2 trillion budget spanning seven years. This budget aims to enhance autonomy, competitiveness, and resilience within the EU, with a focus on cybersecurity and innovation....
Open Letter: The European Commission and Member States must keep AI Act national implementation on track
EDRi and other civil society organizations are urging the European Commission and member states to ensure the AI Act's timely national implementation. They emphasize that the rights outlined in the AI Act should be realized and not remain theoretical....
Open Letter: The European Commission and Member States must keep AI Act national implementation on track
European Digital Rights (EDRi) and civil society groups demand the European Commission and member states accelerate the implementation of the AI Act. The open letter insists on immediate action to prevent the AI Act's rights from becoming empty promises.