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EuroHPC AI Factories Update Webinar
The European Commission is hosting a webinar on October 17, 2025, to provide an update on the EuroHPC AI Factories initiative. The webinar will cover the infrastructure and services available through the AI Factories program....

EuroHPC AI Factories Update Webinar
Brussels will host a webinar on October 17, 2025, to update information on AI Factories. The webinar will showcase infrastructure, services, and use cases from AI Factories and related projects.

EDRi-gram, 17 September 2025
Age verification is gaining traction. The EU's current wave of deregulation poses risks to the existing digital rulebook....

EDRi-gram, 17 September 2025
EU's deregulation may threaten the digital rulebook, sparking concerns from digital rights advocates. Age verification is gaining momentum across the continent.

Why Europe’s new tech laws have the world on edge
The European Digital Rights (EDRi) organization reports that global political actors are attempting to undermine Europe's new tech laws. These groups, including Trump and the far-right, are concerned that these regulations will negatively impact their ability to spread misinformation and undermine democracy....

Support for our case against Meta from Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe
Meta is facing legal action from Bits of Freedom regarding its Instagram and Facebook platforms. The organization demands that Meta provides users with a feed option that doesn't rely on profiling....

Support for our lawsuit against Meta by Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe
A Dutch organization has filed a lawsuit against Meta. The lawsuit demands that Meta provide Instagram and Facebook users the option to use a timeline not based on profiling....

Commission collects feedback to simplify rules on data, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in the upcoming Digital Omnibus
Brussels seeks feedback on simplifying its digital regulations covering data, cybersecurity, and AI via a Digital Omnibus. The call for evidence is open from September 16 to October 14, 2025.

Commission collects feedback to simplify rules on data, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in the upcoming Digital Omnibus
The European Commission is gathering feedback to simplify regulations within the upcoming Digital Omnibus. This initiative focuses on data, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI)....

Europe’s AI boom is leaving femtech behind
Europe's AI sector is experiencing significant investment growth, while femtech, which focuses on women's health innovation, is receiving considerably less funding. Global femtech investment peaked in 2021 before experiencing a sharp decline....

The European Data Act has come into effect
The European Data Act has come into effect, giving users greater control over data generated by connected devices. This includes the facilitation of switching between cloud services, a benefit extending to decentralized government entities....

The European Data Act has come into effect
The European Data Act grants users more control over their data from connected devices and streamlines switching cloud services. This applies to decentralized governments as well.

Interplay between the DSA and the GDPR: EDPB adopts guidelines
Brussels released its first guidelines clarifying how the GDPR should apply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The new guidelines focus on data protection in the digital space for online intermediary services, like search engines and platforms.

Interplay between the DSA and the GDPR: EDPB adopts guidelines
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These are the first set of EDPB guidelines on the interplay between the GDPR and the EU’s recently adopted digital laws....

EU Data Act gives users control over data from connected devices
The EU Data Act gives consumers control over data from connected devices like smartwatches and cars, impacting data-driven innovation across the EU. This act ensures devices allow data sharing and gives users more choice in repair and maintenance providers.

EU Data Act gives users control over data from connected devices
The EU Data Act has begun to apply, focusing on user control over data from connected devices. This includes items like smartwatches and cars, aiming to unlock opportunities for small businesses....

Supporting a trustworthy social media sphere for young Europeans
Brussels launches a call for proposals to boost media literacy among young Europeans, tackling misinformation risks on social media. The program opens September 30th and aims to raise awareness about online information integrity.

Supporting a trustworthy social media sphere for young Europeans
The European Commission has issued a call for proposals aimed at enhancing media literacy among young Europeans. This initiative seeks to increase awareness of information integrity risks on social media platforms....

European AI Startup Mistral AI Secures $2B in Funding
Mistral AI, a European AI startup, secured $2 billion in a recent funding round. This investment, spearheaded by ASML Holding NV, underscores the company's importance within the European tech landscape....

What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
Mistral AI, a European company, is an OpenAI competitor focused on providing "frontier AI" to a broader audience. Since its founding in 2023, the company has secured substantial funding....
