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Kandou AI secures $225M Series A to tackle AI memory bottlenecks. Kobalt is sold for €1....

European tech firms launch Euro-Office, a Microsoft-alternative suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. This community-driven initiative aims to provide genuine digital sovereignty and full compatibility for European public administrations and enterprises.

Nextcloud and Ionos fork OnlyOffice to launch a modern, open-source "Euro-Office" suite this summer. The collaboration aims to provide a European-based alternative to existing office software.

German AI startup CNTR hires Apple engineer Alejandro Molina as CTO, relocating from the US. The new firm, founded by Aleph Alpha's ex-CEO, focuses on human-AI collaboration in industrial applications.

Qumulo launches Cork hub to build AI-scale data backbone, creating 50 R&D jobs. The expansion will focus on managing colossal datasets for AI-driven businesses.

Brussels is investing in AI-powered legal workflow automation across the continent. This technology aims to streamline compliance and operations amidst increasing regulatory scrutiny....

PaperShell secures up to €40. 3 million from the EU Innovation Fund for a new factory....

The EU Parliament finalized its position on the AI Act, including a ban on deepfake exploitation. However, criticism mounts over proposed exemptions for AI in medical devices, smartwatches, and toys from key regulations....

A Comissão Europeia acusa Pornhub e XVideos de permitirem o acesso a menores, violando o Regulamento dos Serviços Digitais (DSA). As plataformas enfrentam escrutínio sob a nova legislação da UE para conteúdos digitais.

European lawmakers delay EU AI Act compliance until December 2027 and August 2028 for high-risk and sector-specific systems. They also backed proposals to ban nudify apps.

The EU Commission demands better age verification from major porn platforms and Snapchat. Failure to comply could lead to investigation under the Digital Services Act.

The EU's digital euro initiative is prioritizing sovereignty, excluding US cloud giants. This move signals a push for domestic control over crucial digital infrastructure.

OpenUp secures €20M to scale its anonymous employee mental health platform for 2,000 organizations. The Amsterdam startup expands across five European markets, offering direct access to psychologists and counselors.

Berlin-based n8n, an automation platform, discusses its growth and fair-code approach in a podcast interview. The company highlights the importance of openness and community-driven technology in the fast-moving AI landscape.

BEUC warns the EU's AI Act risks fragmentation, leaving major consumer risks unaddressed by narrowing its scope. MEPs' proposal to exclude many AI-embedded products from high-risk classification weakens protections.

The European Commission is investigating Snapchat under the Digital Services Act over child protection concerns. The probe focuses on potential exposure of minors to grooming, illegal goods, and age-restricted products.

The European Commission preliminarily found Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act for failing to protect minors. The platforms must now respond to the Commission's findings regarding child exposure to pornography.

Amsterdam’s OpenUp secures €20 million to expand its employee mental health platform across Europe. The funding will accelerate its European expansion strategy and attract new expertise.

Spanish space firm Arkadia Space secures €14. 5M from the European Innovation Council for its green hydrogen peroxide propulsion....

Arkadia Space lands €14. 5M EIC boost for its green propulsion systems replacing toxic space fuels....