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The VNG has launched an AI governance framework designed to assist municipalities in the safe and responsible procurement, development, and utilization of artificial intelligence and algorithms. This framework aims to provide guidance for local governments on how to manage and implement AI solutions effectively.

European AI startups are reportedly struggling to compete with their US counterparts due to a lack of venture capital investment. According to the European Commission, only 5% of global venture capital is raised in the EU, with the US attracting over half and China taking 40%....

Nvidia plans to invest $2 billion to support the UK's AI startup ecosystem. The investment is targeted at the technology ecosystems in London, Oxford, Cambridge, and Manchester....

The European Commission is hosting a webinar on October 17, 2025, to provide an update on the EuroHPC AI Factories initiative. The webinar will cover the infrastructure and services available through the AI Factories program....

Brussels will host a webinar on October 17, 2025, to update information on AI Factories. The webinar will showcase infrastructure, services, and use cases from AI Factories and related projects.

Age verification is gaining traction. The EU's current wave of deregulation poses risks to the existing digital rulebook....

EU's deregulation may threaten the digital rulebook, sparking concerns from digital rights advocates. Age verification is gaining momentum across the continent.

Venture capital investment in Q1 2025 reached a 10-quarter high of €108. 3 billion, largely driven by artificial intelligence....

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) is set to appoint Niamh Sweeney, a former senior Meta lobbyist, as a commissioner in October. This appointment has raised concerns due to Sweeney's previous role within Meta....

The European Digital Rights (EDRi) organization reports that global political actors are attempting to undermine Europe's new tech laws. These groups, including Trump and the far-right, are concerned that these regulations will negatively impact their ability to spread misinformation and undermine democracy....

Meta is facing legal action from Bits of Freedom regarding its Instagram and Facebook platforms. The organization demands that Meta provides users with a feed option that doesn't rely on profiling....

A Dutch organization has filed a lawsuit against Meta. The lawsuit demands that Meta provide Instagram and Facebook users the option to use a timeline not based on profiling....

The European Commission is gathering feedback to simplify regulations within the upcoming Digital Omnibus. This initiative focuses on data, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI)....

Brussels seeks feedback on simplifying its digital regulations covering data, cybersecurity, and AI via a Digital Omnibus. The call for evidence is open from September 16 to October 14, 2025.

Europe's AI sector is experiencing significant investment growth, while femtech, which focuses on women's health innovation, is receiving considerably less funding. Global femtech investment peaked in 2021 before experiencing a sharp decline....

Stability AI launched a new audio generation model specifically designed for enterprise use. The model boasts fast inference speeds and includes features like audio inpainting, indicating its potential for diverse audio production applications across various sectors....

The European Data Act has come into effect, giving users greater control over data generated by connected devices. This includes the facilitation of switching between cloud services, a benefit extending to decentralized government entities....

The European Data Act grants users more control over their data from connected devices and streamlines switching cloud services. This applies to decentralized governments as well.

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These are the first set of EDPB guidelines on the interplay between the GDPR and the EU’s recently adopted digital laws....

Brussels released its first guidelines clarifying how the GDPR should apply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The new guidelines focus on data protection in the digital space for online intermediary services, like search engines and platforms.