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The EU is set to fine Google a record amount for favoring its own services, leveraging the Digital Markets Act. Brussels is deploying its most potent antitrust weapon against the tech giant's persistent practices.

BEUC warns AI companion chatbots pose risks to EU consumers under current laws. A new report examines digital rights and potential harms from synthetic empathy technologies.

The EU prepares a record fine for Google over Digital Markets Act violations. A decision is expected before summer 2026 as Google warns of impacts on European users.

The EU's €1B sovereign cloud initiative overlooks risks in Intel/AMD chips, exposing it to supply chain attacks. This oversight jeopardizes Europe's digital sovereignty, highlighting the critical need to control underlying components.

Google faces record DMA fine from the EU for self-preferencing its services in Search. The EU previously found Google favored its own offerings, triggering this significant regulatory action.

Danish AgTech startup Perplant secures €1M to equip tractors with AI sensors. The technology cuts herbicide use by 90% and boosts farmer profits by €36,000 annually.

Lithuanian startup Backoffice secures €150k to expand its operations management system for hospitality businesses across Europe. The platform offers scheduling, time tracking, and compliance features, storing data within the EU and adhering to GDPR.

"Operation Dindon" launches an AI-driven protest against cloud lock-in and high egress fees, demanding hyperscaler reforms. A French engineer created satirical songs and poetry, targeting companies like AWS with demands for easier contract cancellations and data mobility.

European tech secured over €1. 1 billion across 65+ funding deals last week....

French startup Lipstip launches AI platform to protect brands across Europe. This sovereign deeptech solution offers significantly faster and more accurate trademark analysis compared to generalist models.

The European Galileo satellite navigation system is already widely used by smartphones across Europe. Millions of devices now depend on Galileo for location services, not just GPS.

Mistral AI acquires Austria's Emmi AI, expanding its AI capabilities across Europe. This move comes as Europe tracked over €1....

Málaga-based Magnific launches a €10 million fund to help EU and UK creative teams integrate AI into campaign production. The initiative provides discounts, training, and support for businesses to transition AI experiments to production-ready workflows.

"Digital sovereignty" is a myth, according to researchers Julia Pohle and Marielle-Sophie Düh. They argue for an alternative to the buzzword at re:publica, a conference discussing German media houses' use of US software.

Berlin-based Synthflow AI launches conversational AI voice agents, automating millions of customer calls monthly. The startup secured $20 million Series A, with its platform now handling over 5 million calls for 100+ enterprise clients globally.

AI Forensics helps the European Commission enforce digital regulation by analyzing platform algorithms. The NGO director discusses the need for funding and legal protection for their work, highlighting the reliance on external expertise for evidence gathering.

Munich-based ClearOps secures €8. 6 million Series A for its AI operating system for industrial after-sales....

Biotech Efferon raises €2. 5M for European expansion of its blood purification device approved for sepsis treatment....

Civil society experts gather in Brussels to champion a public-interest vision for EU tech policy. The event advocates for protecting people, democracy, and fundamental rights against deregulation pressures.

Austria's Federal Administrative Court upholds a data protection ruling, ordering ORF. at to revise its cookie banner....