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Paris-based Uncovr raises €6 million for its surgical AI that transforms operative video into clinical records. This funding fuels development of foundational datasets for scaling surgical knowledge transmission and application.

The EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots, preventing 'irreparable harm to competition.' This move addresses the growing market for AI integration within messaging platforms.

The AI Office is hosting an info session on June 22nd to present the Code of Practice for transparency of AI-generated content and its signature process. Interested signatories must register by June 18th to receive further details.

EU-Kommission zwingt Meta, KI-Anbietern kostenlosen WhatsApp-Zugang zu gewähren. Brüssel rügt Benachteiligung fremder Assistenten und gibt Meta nur fünf Werktage zur Umsetzung.

EU droht WhatsApp mit Geldstrafen wegen seiner KI-Gebühr. Dies ist Teil einer breiteren Untersuchung zu den Praktiken großer Messaging-Dienste.

WhatsApp faces an EU mandate to allow rival AI chatbots freely within five days or risk hefty fines. Meta is protesting this rare regulatory action.

Office EU launches as a European alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, prioritizing data privacy within the EU. The Dutch-based suite, built on Nextcloud Hub and integrating Collabora Online, aims to keep user data in Europe and out of reach of US CLOUD Act access.

Apple's new Siri AI is not coming to the EU on most devices due to DMA rules. The tech giant cited regulatory compliance as the reason for the delayed rollout.

Granarium Technologies raises €1M+ for grid-stabilizing supercapacitors, addressing increasing EU grid volatility. The company's nanocellulose tech offers scalable, locally producible storage to meet EU requirements and renewable energy transitions.

The European Commission rejects Apple's claims that the Digital Markets Act (DMA) hinders its new AI system for Siri. Brussels counters Apple's assertion that the DMA prevents integration of its AI features.

Finnish Skyfora secures €6. 5 million to expand its AI-powered atmospheric sensing network....

noyb is launching a class action against Austria's CRIF credit agency for alleged GDPR violations. The agency allegedly built a "shadow registry" using personal data to assign scores that impact access to essential services.

Apple ditches Siri AI for iPhones in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act. The new iOS 27 features will not launch in Europe this fall as planned.

The EU AI Act's draft guidelines for high-risk classification were released. Dentons Ireland legal experts assess when AI systems will fall under these new regulations.

US officials urge NATO allies to use defence budgets to rip out Huawei equipment. Joshua Young stated last month that allies should leverage defence funding for this purpose.

Brussels seeks a new tool to force companies to diversify chip and rare earth sourcing. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič proposed the instrument to cut dependence on single suppliers, especially China.

German fintech Solaris aims to become "Europe's first AI-native bank" after a strategic repositioning. The Berlin-based company is rebuilding its processes with AI, leveraging LLMs and in-house tech, which led to a 20% workforce reduction.

The EDIH Summit 2026 will convene the European Digital Innovation Hubs network and EU institutions to analyze Europe's AI ecosystem functionality. The event aims to strengthen the AI innovation ecosystem across the European Union.

The European Commission unveiled the Tech Sovereignty Package, aiming to bolster European AI, cloud, and semiconductor capabilities. This package introduces new legislation and strategies to reduce reliance on non-EU suppliers and foster digital autonomy.

The EU plans to reduce its reliance on US and Chinese software, facing significant challenges. This digital sovereignty initiative aims to foster European alternatives and bolster the continent's tech independence.