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Europe’s New AI Rules Come Into Force
Europe's landmark AI Act officially enters into force, establishing the world's most comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. The legislation sets new standards for AI development and deployment across the European Union.
Italy’s Aflabox raises €1.35 million to scale AI-powered portable aflatoxin detection across Africa and Europe
Italy’s Aflabox secures €1. 35 million to scale AI-powered aflatoxin detection....
Data Protection vs. Meta Smart Glasses: Is a Ban Imminent in Germany?
Hamburg's data protection officer warns of secret cameras on Meta's smart glasses. Authorities are now considering a sales ban in Germany due to privacy concerns.
Weekly retrospective
The Week in European Digital: AI Oversight Hardens, Sovereign Compute Scales Up and Payments Break From Visa
The European Commission began enforcing the AI Act's transparency rules while reportedly preparing to pull ChatGPT and Roblox into the Digital Services Act's strictest tier, and Brussels put real money behind digital sovereignty with a tender for seven AI gigafactories. Consumers, meanwhile, got a new European payment option, a right to repair, and a reminder from watchdogs that rules on paper still outpace rules in practice.