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Meta allows rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp under EU pressure, but a new fee sparks doubts. Competitors could pay for integration, complicating the EU's open digital market push.

Italy's Roboze secures DefenceTech investment for its AI-powered manufacturing platform. The company combines hardware, materials, and software to enable distributed production of critical components for aerospace and defence.

TrueLayer CEO declares open banking payments are just beginning, with major retailers like Amazon adopting the tech. This pay-by-bank alternative promises deeper loyalty program integration and future variable recurring payments.

Spanish fintech TaxDown secures €4M from BBVA Spark, boosted by EU funds, to scale its AI tax-filing solution. The company serves over 4 million users across Spain and Mexico.

EU's Digital Markets Act grants consumers more choice and control since March 2024. The DMA compels tech giants to end unfair practices, fostering fairer prices and innovation across online services.

Madrid-based TaxDown secures €4 million to scale its AI-driven digital tax platform. The FinTech aims to simplify tax filing for millions, with expansion plans and AI development central to its strategy.

AI-native investment bank DealFlowAgent secures €646. 2k to scale its platform for SME M&A....

EU's Digital Services Act "Trusted Flagger" system falters, hindering platforms' content moderation efforts. Initial insights reveal significant room for improvement in this crucial EU regulation.

German firms largely ignore NIS2 cybersecurity mandates, warns Schwarz Digits. Nearly half of businesses are unaware of their obligations, risking severe penalties, especially small businesses.

Data quality startup Validio secures $30M Series A to automate enterprise data monitoring and management. The funding accelerates global expansion, addressing AI's reliance on high-quality data.

Mobile puzzle studio Cheer Games secures $4. 5M pre-seed funding....

Dutch government security framework BIO2 updates to v1. 3, aligning with the Cybersecurity Act....

Meta opens WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots in Europe for a fee, impacting messaging services. Pricing ranges from €0....

Fintech giant Revolut eyes US banking license, risking a path others couldn't navigate. The British firm aims for American expansion, building on its European digital banking success.

Reddit loses court battle with Dutch Data Protection Authority. The court rejected all of Reddit's requests against the AP, signaling a setback for the social media giant.

EU accelerates AI adoption in agrifood and climate sectors. Commission-led webinars will showcase AI's potential to shape European ecosystems.

Irish startup Evervault secures €21M to advance encrypted data orchestration, fueling Europe's burgeoning digital trust sector. The funding bolsters expansion and product development for its sensitive data security platform.

Cognigy, an enterprise AI platform, shares its journey from startup to $1 billion acquisition by NiCE. The company's AI automates customer service via conversational and agentic systems.

Google ends 30% Play Store fee and allows external app stores, fundamentally reshaping the Android ecosystem. This landmark change follows a significant agreement, impacting developers and app distribution across Europe.

Slovakia's tech scene is accelerating with promising startups in AI and SaaS. AR virtual try-on firm AUGLIO secures €1....