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Deepfake scandal: EU Commission launches investigation into Grok and X
Deepfake scandal: EU Commission launches investigation into Grok and X

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.

January 26, 2026 at 19:04
netzpolitik.org
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Video-to-3D product content platform Voxelo secures €346k pre-Seed first close
Video-to-3D product content platform Voxelo secures €346k pre-Seed first close

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.

January 26, 2026 at 16:36
EU-Startups
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Technology salaries in Spain do not depend on employee skills. They depend on the type of company
Technology salaries in Spain do not depend on employee skills. They depend on the type of company

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.

January 26, 2026 at 16:31
Xataka
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Press Release: EDRi calls for swift action as EU probes X’s Grok over AI-generated harm
Press Release: EDRi calls for swift action as EU probes X’s Grok over AI-generated harm

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.

January 26, 2026 at 15:40
EDRI
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The return of Sandworm: the Russian GRU elite group moves its war against Ukraine's power grid to Polish soil
The return of Sandworm: the Russian GRU elite group moves its war against Ukraine's power grid to Polish soil

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.

January 26, 2026 at 15:31
Xataka
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AI Update Compact: DSA Proceedings Against X, Grokipedia, Anthropic, Justice
AI Update Compact: DSA Proceedings Against X, Grokipedia, Anthropic, Justice

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.

January 26, 2026 at 15:01
Heise Online
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Rainbow Weather raises $5.5M to refine real-time weather forecasting
Rainbow Weather raises $5.5M to refine real-time weather forecasting

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....

January 26, 2026 at 13:41
The Next Web
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Grok misuse images: EU Commission opens Digital Services Act proceedings
Grok misuse images: EU Commission opens Digital Services Act proceedings

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.

January 26, 2026 at 12:55
Heise Online
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Synthesia’s valuation jumps to $4B after $200M raise
Synthesia’s valuation jumps to $4B after $200M raise

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.

January 26, 2026 at 12:45
The Next Web
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Vodafone negotiates with Telefónica and Orange to create a common front: a RANco
Vodafone negotiates with Telefónica and Orange to create a common front: a RANco

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."

January 26, 2026 at 12:45
Xataka
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Live blog appeal Meta January 26
Live blog appeal Meta January 26

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.

January 26, 2026 at 12:33
Bits of Freedom
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Brussels moves forward with investigation into Grok for sexually explicit images
Brussels moves forward with investigation into Grok for sexually explicit images

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.

January 26, 2026 at 12:21
Pplware
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STAMP secures €4M to power next-gen Tax Free for global shoppers
STAMP secures €4M to power next-gen Tax Free for global shoppers

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.

January 26, 2026 at 12:16
Tech.eu
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Commission investigates Grok and X's recommender systems under the Digital Services Act
Commission investigates Grok and X's recommender systems under the Digital Services Act

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.

January 26, 2026 at 12:11
European Commission Digital Strategy
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Synthesia doubles valuation to $4BN in 12 months, following $200M funding round
Synthesia doubles valuation to $4BN in 12 months, following $200M funding round

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.

January 26, 2026 at 11:30
Tech.eu
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From coverage to corpus: How startups should design PR for AI discoverability in 2026
From coverage to corpus: How startups should design PR for AI discoverability in 2026

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.

January 26, 2026 at 11:00
EU-Startups
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MyARC launches new platform for fitness creators following €2M+ funding round
MyARC launches new platform for fitness creators following €2M+ funding round

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.

January 26, 2026 at 11:00
Tech.eu
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London’s LegalTech Orbital raises €50 million Series B to expand AI platform for real estate law
London’s LegalTech Orbital raises €50 million Series B to expand AI platform for real estate law

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.

January 26, 2026 at 10:44
EU-Startups
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Kime raises €2M to turn AI search into a transparent analytics dashboard
Kime raises €2M to turn AI search into a transparent analytics dashboard

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.

January 26, 2026 at 10:30
Tech.eu
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Synthesia hits $4B valuation, lets employees cash out
Synthesia hits $4B valuation, lets employees cash out

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.

January 26, 2026 at 10:00
TechCrunch Europe
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