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AP Publishes Updated Guidance on Targeted Online Political Advertising
Dutch Data Authority updates political ad guidance with public feedback. New rules clarify targeted online advertising after extensive consultation.
Menotracker wants to fix menopause symptom tracking — without selling user data
AI menopause app Menotracker launches, promising zero user data storage through a ConsentKeys partnership. The app offers personalized insights on over 100 symptoms, aiming to combat medical gaslighting with data.
Bootstrapped for seven years, French IT scale-up Fleet enters first LBO at €100 million valuation
French IT scale-up Fleet secures €100M valuation in its first LBO. This French company focuses on IT fleet management and equipment for SMEs.
How the PSD proposes to condition access of minors under 13 and 16 years of age to social networks
Portugal's PSD proposes age verification for social media accounts, requiring proof for users under 13 and 16. This digital policy aims to enhance child protection online.
European tech weekly recap: Over €710M invested in the tech ecosystem in the last week of January
European startups secure over €710M in funding, signaling robust investor confidence. Over 15 exits and M&A deals also marked a busy week for the region's tech ecosystem.
Data Act - webinar on draft Guidelines for reasonable compensation
EU drafts Data Act compensation rules for digital service providers. A webinar on February 10th will gather stakeholder feedback on calculating reasonable compensation under the new regulation.
Data Act - Commission seeks feedback on draft Guidelines for reasonable compensation
EU seeks feedback on draft Data Act guidelines to define "reasonable compensation." Clarity on these parameters will reduce ambiguity and legal uncertainty for businesses under the new regulation.
French giant Capgemini sells its subsidiary accused of working with ICE (to profile undocumented immigrants)
French tech giant Capgemini divests US subsidiary following accusations of working with ICE to track undocumented immigrants. The sale aims to distance the company from the controversial partnership.
Swiss VC firm Constructor Capital closes €92.8 million debut fund to back DeepTech, software, and EdTech startups
Constructor Capital launches €92. 8M fund to back DeepTech and software startups....
Incard closes £10M Series A to expand its financial platform
London fintech Incard secures £10M to streamline finances for digital firms. The platform integrates banking and payments, boosting AI-driven automation and European expansion.
Constructor Capital closes $110M Fund I for science-first founders
Constructor Capital raises $110M for deeptech and software startups, focusing on science-led innovation. The fund bridges the gap between academic research and commercial markets, backing companies globally.
Frank Schweitzer, how can we prevent malicious AI swarms from destroying our democracies?
Malicious AI swarms pose a threat to democracy through mass disinformation campaigns. ETH Zurich researchers warn of AI's increasing use for manipulation.
Biorce raises $52M to support global rollout of its AI clinical trial platform
Barcelona-based Biorce secures $52M to accelerate drug development with its AI clinical trial platform. The Aika platform uses AI to reduce trial preparation times and costly amendments.
Barcelona-based Biorce closes €43.8 million Series A to accelerate AI-driven clinical trials
Barcelona-based Biorce secures €43. 8M Series A to accelerate AI-driven clinical trials, marking the Iberian HealthTech's largest ever....
China has spent 16 years writing an infinite novel about how to overtake Europe, and it has become a political weapon
Chinese engineers and tech enthusiasts co-authored a sprawling 16-year sci-fi novel, "Illumine Lingao," imagining an industrial revolution in 1628 China. This literary project, with over 1,400 spin-offs, aims to advance China's modernity before Europe, becoming a unique political statement.
Waymo arrives soon in one of Europe's busiest cities. Are we ready?
Waymo launches robotaxi service in London, leveraging new autonomous vehicle regulations. The move signals major advancements in self-driving technology for European cities this year.
France's Social Media Ban for Children: EU Law Slows Paris Down
France's bid to ban social media for under-15s faces EU legal hurdles. The Digital Services Act and "country of origin" principle impede Paris's national restrictions on online platforms.
For centuries, price has been a signal of quality. Generative AI is breaking that rule in dozens of sectors
AI generativa shatters price-as-quality rule in multiple sectors. Logos and market analysis, once costly indicators of value, now often indistinguishable from AI-generated alternatives.
Illusion: Retirement provision with Amazon
German citizens saving for retirement with ETFs heavily invest in US tech giants like Amazon and Google. This reliance on Silicon Valley firms raises ethical questions about profiting from their growth.
Meet the new European unicorns of 2026
Brussels unveils a €7. 5B digital programme, accelerating data space deployment....