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EU classifies WhatsApp as "very large platform" impacting its oversight. Court confusion fuels debate on internet anonymity, while Google settles a class action lawsuit.

Google pays $68M to settle a lawsuit alleging illegal recording of private conversations via Google Assistant. This action addresses privacy concerns stemming from the data collection practices of its popular voice technology.

WhatsApp faces new EU rules under the Digital Services Act starting May, impacting its content moderation. Meta's messaging app is now classified as a "very large online platform" by the EU Commission.

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.

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.

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.

Experian's tech chief defends credit scoring, stating the company is "not Palantir" amid data privacy concerns. The CEO leads tech and software solutions, overseeing critical areas like AI and data for millions of users.

EU probes X's AI chatbot Grok for potential harm under the DSA. EDRi urges swift action to ensure user protection and platform compliance.

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.

Spanish fighter pilots scrambled jets 500 times last year to intercept Russian aircraft near Baltic airspace. Pilots have just 15 minutes from alarm to launch from a Lithuanian base.

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.

Sandisk stock soars 1,000% driven by AI's data center demand and memory chip needs. The company capitalizes on Kioxia's dominance in essential DRAM and NAND storage solutions.

Warsaw-based Rainbow Weather secures $5. 5M seed funding to boost hyperlocal, minute-by-minute weather forecasts....

Xiaomi's SU7 dethrones Tesla's Model 3 as China's top premium electric sedan. The SU7 sold 258,164 units in 2025, outpacing the Model 3's 200,361.

EU regulators launch Digital Services Act probe into X over Grok AI. The platform faces scrutiny for its integration of the AI chatbot.

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

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."

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 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.

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.