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The EU's AI hype is under fire as scientists criticize Ursula von der Leyen for echoing tech giants' overblown claims. They urge her to focus on AI's potential missteps instead of fueling unrealistic expectations of Artificial General Intelligence.

Brussels is set to designate WhatsApp as a "very large online platform," potentially forcing it to comply with stricter moderation rules. This move, under the Digital Services Act, would impact how WhatsApp handles content moderation and user protection across Europe.

Berlin-based CERPRO, an AI-based SaaS startup, secured €2 million in pre-Seed funding to expand its industrial quality assurance platform across Europe. The funding comes amid a surge of investment in AI-driven industrial software, with other startups raising millions for similar solutions.

Icelandic startup Euler secured €2 million to scale its AI-powered software for 3D printing, aiming to improve reliability. The platform integrates with 3D printers, using AI for real-time monitoring and already reducing build failure time by 77% for some customers.

Brussels is considering a ban on using Huawei and ZTE telecom equipment in mobile networks across the EU. This move could escalate tensions with China, potentially impacting European businesses....

London-based digital safety company FALKIN secured €1. 7 million in pre-Seed funding to stop scams before payments....

Self. co, a Lithuanian digital health company, secured €2....

Meta is discontinuing "like" and "comment" buttons on external websites by February 2026. This move suggests the social media giant no longer needs to track user activity across the web....

European regulators are deciding how to allocate the 6 GHz frequency band, a key resource for WiFi 7 and 6G. This decision impacts the future of high-capacity wireless networks, pitting telecom operators against the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance.

FALKIN, a digital safety firm, secured $2 million to protect bank customers from AI-powered scams. The London-based company's AI platform analyzes risks to prevent fraud, with plans for deeper integrations and a Safety Labs launch.

Step Venture launched a €30 million Step Fund, targeting Italian startups focused on international expansion. The fund aims to raise €50 million, backed by CDP Venture Capital and focused on FinTech, HealthTech, and connected-world technologies.

Italian platform LexDo. it secured €1....

Czech FinTech Flowpay launches in the Netherlands with a €30 million facility to provide fast, accessible capital to SMEs. The company aims to address Europe's €400 billion SME financing gap with its embedded finance infrastructure.

Ada Ventures launched Deck Genius, an AI-powered tool offering VC-grade feedback on pitch decks for startup founders. The free platform provides detailed analysis, aiming to analyze 500 pitch decks monthly, building on the success of AdaGPT.

Swiss deeptech firm Delvitech secured $40M in Series B funding to scale its AI-powered optical inspection technology. The investment will fuel global expansion, including a manufacturing facility in India targeting a monthly production capacity exceeding 200 machines by 2030.

Swedish soundtracking platform Epidemic Sound launched Studio, an AI tool that auto-soundtracks videos for creators. The AI-powered tool quickly matches and places music and sound effects, saving content creators significant time.

Spanish hospitality tech firm Amenitiz secured €38. 9 million to expand its all-in-one management system for hotels....

Brussels's privacy watchdog, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), reports 75% of websites have fixed misleading cookie banners after warnings. Enforcement actions will now target the remaining holdouts to ensure user control over data.

European data privacy expert Max Schrems slams the European Commission's planned GDPR reform, calling it a fundamental rights demolition. The reform, revealed in a leaked document, threatens to overturn 40 years of European fundamental rights doctrine.

Japanese investors are pouring billions into European deep tech and AI, with a record 70% of funding allocated to these sectors in 2024. Since 2019, €33 billion of Japanese capital has flowed into Europe, with the UK attracting the most at €14....