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Daily digest of all European digital development news

How recommender algorithms threaten election integrity
Romanian study reveals Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok algorithms amplified political content during elections. Platforms allegedly violated national laws and the EU's Digital Services Act.

European Commission’s plans will lead to worse regulations
EDRi warns EU Commission's "Better Regulation" reform risks weakening future laws. Recommendations push for balanced representation and stronger safeguards in EU lawmaking.

Tesla Robotaxis crash four times more often than human drivers
Tesla Robotaxis in Texas crash four times more often than human drivers, even with safety operators. This concerning data highlights ongoing challenges with autonomous vehicle safety and deployment.

Stock market crash and panic buying: Raspberry Pi caught in AI hype
Raspberry Pi stock surges 43% as new AI software OpenClaw runs efficiently on its mini-computers. This surge sparks fears of shortages due to a buying frenzy.

London’s Mondra, fresh off an €11.8 million Series A raise, merges with Austrian sustainability startup inoqo
London's Mondra merges with Austria's inoqo to create a global food system decarbonisation powerhouse. The AI-powered platforms will unify supply chain and sustainability intelligence to accelerate impact for food businesses.

A16z: how does this immense investment fund discover the most promising startups (even in the depths of France)?
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz expands global search for promising startups beyond Silicon Valley. The firm leverages local networks and AI to identify future unicorns in Europe and beyond.

Mistral AI buys cloud startup Koyeb
Mistral AI acquires cloud startup Koyeb, merging European AI models with critical infrastructure. The move accelerates its push to deliver AI solutions reliably and at scale.

A small Parisian startup has just been acquired by the giant Mistral AI
French AI champion Mistral AI acquires French cloud services startup Koyeb. The move accelerates Mistral's mission to build a European AI ecosystem.

Childlike sex dolls and addictive design: EU opens proceedings against Shein
EU probes Shein over potential Digital Services Act violations, citing risks to users and possibly selling illegal goods. The fast-fashion giant faces scrutiny for not sufficiently mitigating platform dangers for its 126 million EU users.

European Parliament bars lawmakers from using AI tools
European Parliament bans AI tools for lawmakers amid security concerns. The move restricts access to services like ChatGPT to protect sensitive data and prevent misuse.

Mistral AI buys Koyeb in first acquisition to back its cloud ambitions
Mistral AI acquires Paris-based Koyeb to boost its cloud infrastructure and simplify AI app deployment. This move accelerates Mistral's ambition to build a European AI cloud.

New escalation level: AI swarms threaten democratic discourse
AI swarm tactics threaten democratic discourse by manipulating public opinion through simulated consensus. Coordinated AI agents exploit social dynamics to engineer fake majorities, undermining public debate.

50 Million Times Correct: How the DSA Breaks Platform Arbitrariness
EU's Digital Services Act forces platforms to reverse 1 in 3 content removals and bans. Two years in, the law strengthens free speech and curtails arbitrary platform censorship across member states.

Dark Patterns and Child Sex Dolls: EU Targets Shein
EU probes Shein over exploitative app design and illegal goods, citing Digital Services Act. The fast-fashion giant faces hefty fines or potential EU market ban if violations persist.

Gates Foundation backs Basel’s Axmed with €5 million to support affordable medicines distribution
Swiss HealthTech Axmed secures €5M from Gates Foundation to boost affordable medicines distribution via its logistics platform. This funding aids expansion into low- and middle-income countries.

Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls under investigation
EU launches Digital Services Act probe into Shein over illegal listings and "addictive design." The investigation scrutinizes if Shein's systems comply with DSA rules on curbing illicit content.

Operation "Slander": suspect charged with illegitimate access and computer damage
Braga's PJ arrests suspect for illegal access and computer damage. Operation "Maledicência" targets alleged defamation and false accusations, impacting digital security.

Terms of reference: Testing DMA gatekeeper user interfaces for neutrality
BEUC tests gatekeeper interfaces for DMA compliance. Consumer groups will examine user interfaces across Europe to ensure they don't steer users to favoured choices.

NIS2 Implementation: DENIC Releases Certain Holder Data of .de Domains
DENIC now publicly shares . de domain holder data for businesses, including names and addresses....

London-based SurrealDB raises additional €19 million to scale multi-model database for AI applications
London-based SurrealDB secures €19 million to scale its AI-native database. This funding fuels European investment in AI infrastructure and developer tools, with similar rounds for AI agent security and adaptive AI systems.
