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EU Data Act gives users control over data from connected devices
The EU Data Act has begun to apply, focusing on user control over data from connected devices. This includes items like smartwatches and cars, aiming to unlock opportunities for small businesses....
EU Data Act gives users control over data from connected devices
The EU Data Act gives consumers control over data from connected devices like smartwatches and cars, impacting data-driven innovation across the EU. This act ensures devices allow data sharing and gives users more choice in repair and maintenance providers.
Supporting a trustworthy social media sphere for young Europeans
The European Commission has issued a call for proposals aimed at enhancing media literacy among young Europeans. This initiative seeks to increase awareness of information integrity risks on social media platforms....
Supporting a trustworthy social media sphere for young Europeans
Brussels launches a call for proposals to boost media literacy among young Europeans, tackling misinformation risks on social media. The program opens September 30th and aims to raise awareness about online information integrity.
European AI Startup Mistral AI Secures $2B in Funding
Mistral AI, a European AI startup, secured $2 billion in a recent funding round. This investment, spearheaded by ASML Holding NV, underscores the company's importance within the European tech landscape....
What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
Mistral AI, a European company, is an OpenAI competitor focused on providing "frontier AI" to a broader audience. Since its founding in 2023, the company has secured substantial funding....
Deregulating digital rights: Why the EU’s war on ‘red tape’ should worry us all
The European Commission's focus on deregulation could negatively impact the EU's digital rulebook. EDRi expresses concern that this push to simplify regulations may undermine protections for fundamental rights within the tech market....
Deregulating digital rights: Why the EU’s war on ‘red tape’ should worry us all
Brussels' push to deregulate digital rules over the next four years risks dismantling years of digital rights advocacy. This move threatens a healthy tech market that prioritizes fundamental rights.
More than 10 European startups became unicorns this year
More than ten European startups reached unicorn status this year, a positive sign for investment in the region. The sectors attracting the most attention include AI, among others....
Participate in the drawing-up of the Code of Practice on transparent generative AI systems
The European AI Office is seeking participants to help create a Code of Practice for transparent generative AI systems. This code aims to guide providers and users in complying with the transparency obligations outlined in Article 50 of the AI Act....
Participate in the drawing-up of the Code of Practice on transparent generative AI systems
The European AI Office is seeking participants to help draft the Code of Practice on transparent generative AI systems. This code aims to ensure compliance with the AI Act's transparency obligations, which go into effect August 2026.
EDRi warns against GDPR ‘simplification’ at EU Commission dialogue
EDRi participated in the European Commission’s GDPR Implementation Dialogue on July 16, 2025. They voiced concerns and opposed efforts to weaken the GDPR, viewing it as a fundamental part of the EU's digital regulatory framework....
EDRi warns against GDPR ‘simplification’ at EU Commission dialogue
EDRi warned against weakening the GDPR during the European Commission's implementation dialogue, defending it as a core digital rule. The organization opposed further simplification attempts.
European member states continue attempt to undermine encryption
The European Union is facing ongoing debates regarding encryption. Member states are continuing their efforts, spanning over three years, to pass a bill enabling authorities to monitor user messages on platforms like WhatsApp and Signal....
noyb WINS: French DPA fines Google €325 million for “Spam Emails” in Gmail
French data protection authority (CNIL) fined Google €325 million for sending spam emails in Gmail. The fine comes as a result of a data privacy violation.
noyb WINS: French DPA fines Google €325 million for “Spam Emails” in Gmail
The French data protection authority (CNIL) has fined Google €325 million. This penalty was issued due to the creation of spam emails within Google's Gmail service....
Brand new unicorn IQM sets its sights beyond Europe for its quantum computers
IQM, a Finnish quantum computing company, has achieved unicorn status after securing over $300 million in a Series B funding round. The investment was spearheaded by Ten Eleven Ventures, a U....