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Deepfake scandal: EU Commission launches investigation into Grok and X
EU Commission launches investigation into X and Grok for potential DSA violations. The probe follows the spread of deepfake images, questioning the platform's risk assessment.

Video-to-3D product content platform Voxelo secures €346k pre-Seed first close
Manchester startup Voxelo secures €346k for its AI-powered 3D product content studio. This funding fuels the growing European trend in AI and 3D digital commerce tech.

Technology salaries in Spain do not depend on employee skills. They depend on the type of company
Spanish tech salaries diverge based on company type, not employee skills. A "trimodal" model reveals three distinct pay groups, with some engineers earning comparable to Big Tech giants.

Press Release: EDRi calls for swift action as EU probes X’s Grok over AI-generated harm
EU probes X's AI chatbot Grok for potential harm under the DSA. EDRi urges swift action to ensure user protection and platform compliance.

The return of Sandworm: the Russian GRU elite group moves its war against Ukraine's power grid to Polish soil
Russian elite hackers target Polish power grid, risking half a million homes without heat. The "Sandworm" group's cyberattack, hitting cogeneration plants and renewable energy links, marks a dangerous escalation of digital warfare.

AI Update Compact: DSA Proceedings Against X, Grokipedia, Anthropic, Justice
EU launches probe into X over DSA violations, questioning its content moderation and disinformation handling. This marks a critical test for the Digital Services Act's enforcement against major platforms.

Rainbow Weather raises $5.5M to refine real-time weather forecasting
Warsaw-based Rainbow Weather secures $5. 5M seed funding to boost hyperlocal, minute-by-minute weather forecasts....

Grok misuse images: EU Commission opens Digital Services Act proceedings
EU regulators launch Digital Services Act probe into X over Grok AI. The platform faces scrutiny for its integration of the AI chatbot.

Synthesia’s valuation jumps to $4B after $200M raise
London AI video startup Synthesia secures $200M, skyrocketing valuation to $4B. Generative AI tools for corporate videos are rapidly transforming communications across Europe.

Vodafone negotiates with Telefónica and Orange to create a common front: a RANco
Vodafone Spain negotiates with Telefónica and Orange to create a joint mobile network company, a RANco. This move aims to share infrastructure and cut costs, similar to previous "fibercos."

Live blog appeal Meta January 26
Meta appeals Dutch court ruling forcing timeline choice on Facebook/Instagram users. The ruling declared Meta's profile-based feeds violate the DSA's user autonomy goals.

Brussels moves forward with investigation into Grok for sexually explicit images
Brussels launches formal probe into Elon Musk's Grok AI for explicit images, investigating compliance with the Digital Services Act. The AI chatbot is integrated with the X platform.

STAMP secures €4M to power next-gen Tax Free for global shoppers
Spanish fintech STAMP secures €4M to digitize Tax Free shopping at point-of-sale. The platform integrates VAT refunds directly into payments, boosting retailer conversion for global shoppers.

Commission investigates Grok and X's recommender systems under the Digital Services Act
EU launches new probe into X's Grok AI, assessing risks of illegal content dissemination. The investigation scrutinizes recommender systems and potential harm from AI functionalities in the European Union.

Synthesia doubles valuation to $4BN in 12 months, following $200M funding round
UK AI startup Synthesia doubles valuation to $4B after raising $200M. The company creates AI-powered corporate videos, developing digital avatars for clients like SAP and Microsoft.

From coverage to corpus: How startups should design PR for AI discoverability in 2026
AI discoverability reshapes PR, shifting focus from single coverage wins to building a durable content "corpus." Startups must craft consistent narratives to be retrievable by AI tools, not just visible.

MyARC launches new platform for fitness creators following €2M+ funding round
London-based MyARC secures €2M+ for its AI-powered fitness creator platform. The launch aims to scale personalized training and monetisation for fitness entrepreneurs globally.

London’s LegalTech Orbital raises €50 million Series B to expand AI platform for real estate law
London's Orbital secures €50M Series B for its AI platform revolutionizing real estate law transactions. This funding fuels US and UK expansion, showcasing robust investment in AI-driven LegalTech.

Kime raises €2M to turn AI search into a transparent analytics dashboard
Copenhagen AI SaaS firm Kime raises €2M pre-seed to track brand mentions in AI assistants. The funding accelerates development of its generative engine optimisation analytics platform.

Synthesia hits $4B valuation, lets employees cash out
London-based Synthesia's AI video platform secures $200M Series E, doubling valuation to $4B. The funding fuels employee stock sales and expands AI-driven corporate training solutions across Europe.
