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AI expert discusses European legal requirements for transparency in AI systems. She highlights that not all "open" AI models are truly open source, and European legislation demands openness regarding model weights and data.

Brussels talks up digital sovereignty, but funding for crucial open-source infrastructure remains uncertain. NLnet Foundation supports developers building independent digital tools, from hardware to social media platforms, but urges more concrete action.

Brussels discusses digital sovereignty, but funding for related projects remains uncertain. NLnet Foundation’s Michiel Leenaars highlights the need for controllable and replaceable technology to foster independence....

Brussels orders Google to share its Android AI sandbox with competitors. The European Commission is investigating if Google's AI practices violate the Digital Markets Act.

Berlin-based Patronus raises €11 million to enhance senior safety smartwatches with AI companionship. The funding will boost daily device wear and address senior loneliness.

Swiss robotics firm KEMARO secures €4. 2 million in a Series B pre-closing to fund international growth, targeting the US market and expanding its product line....

EU consumer group BEUC urges trilogues to preserve AI Act safeguards against the AI Omnibus. Weakened protections risk heightening consumer risks and eroding trust in digital services.

Copenhagen AI hardware startup Atech secures €681k pre-Seed funding. The company aims to develop an AI platform for natural-language hardware design and prototyping.

Tyndall National Institute aligns its five-year strategy with Ireland's obligations under the European Chips Act. The institute's plan supports government policies like Silicon Island and Impact 2030, focusing on semiconductor advancements.

Dutch government launches open-source code platform, code. overheid....

Canadian AI startup Cohere is acquiring Germany-based Aleph Alpha, backed by Schwarz Group, to create a sovereign enterprise AI alternative. This move challenges US dominance in the AI landscape.

Heidelberg-based Aleph Alpha merges with Canadian AI firm Cohere, aiming to build an independent alternative to Silicon Valley giants. The combined entity prioritizes data protection, seeking to counter US dominance in the AI sector.

Cohere merges with Germany's Aleph Alpha, creating a transatlantic AI powerhouse. This strategic move aims to bolster AI development and deployment for businesses and governments across continents.

Canadian AI firm Cohere buys Germany's Aleph Alpha to challenge US Big Tech dominance. The transatlantic deal aims to provide governments and regulated industries with a sovereign AI alternative.

Verda raises $117M for AI cloud infrastructure, while Aleph Alpha is to be acquired by Cohere. Europe saw over €632 million invested across 65 funding deals this week.

German AI startup Aleph Alpha is to be acquired by Canadian AI lab Cohere, creating a sovereign alternative to US AI labs. The combined entity will offer AI services to European businesses and government agencies seeking data and infrastructure control.

Cohere and Aleph Alpha merge in Berlin, forming a $20 billion transatlantic AI company. The German government becomes an anchor customer, with both digital ministers attending the announcement.

The Dutch government inked a framework agreement with STACKIT, a European cloud platform. This deal allows state organizations to use EU-based cloud services, bolstering digital autonomy and reducing reliance on non-European providers.

Hannover schools halt digitalization due to incorrect Microsoft 365 licenses, rendering over €300,000 in software unusable. Classes continue with alternative solutions amid the data privacy contract issue.

Berlin-based VREY secures €3. 3M to simplify shared-roof solar in multi-family buildings....