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Hamburg's data protection officer warns of secret cameras on Meta's smart glasses. Authorities are now considering a sales ban in Germany due to privacy concerns.

The European Commission began enforcing the AI Act's transparency rules while reportedly preparing to pull ChatGPT and Roblox into the Digital Services Act's strictest tier, and Brussels put real money behind digital sovereignty with a tender for seven AI gigafactories. Consumers, meanwhile, got a new European payment option, a right to repair, and a reminder from watchdogs that rules on paper still outpace rules in practice.

European tech news highlights over €878M in funding and 10+ exits this week. iwoca secured a £250M debt facility, Legora acquired its fifth startup, and insights into H1 2026 European tech trends were discussed.

The European Commission launched a €10. 5B tender for seven AI gigafactories....

The European Commission greenlights the €55 billion Saudi-led takeover of Electronic Arts, clearing a major hurdle under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation. This approval removes one of the final obstacles for the largest leveraged buyout deal on record.

Paris-based Apolownia secures €1 million for coastal restoration projects. The company utilizes AI, satellite data, and geospatial analysis for high-integrity blue carbon initiatives.

New European rules effective August 2, 2026, will require clear labeling for AI-generated content. These regulations aim to help consumers distinguish between real and AI-created media.

Eindhoven-based Keiron secures €20. 7M to fix critical solder paste printing issues in electronics manufacturing....

EuropAI project launches to accelerate sovereign generative AI adoption in European public administrations. Governments from Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and Luxembourg will collaborate on trusted AI solutions, moving away from non-EU providers like ChatGPT.

The European Commission begins enforcing the AI Act and new transparency rules on August 2. AI systems must now inform users they are interacting with AI, and deepfakes must be labelled to prevent deception.

The European Commission earmarks €50 million annually to bolster a free, diverse media sector. Support targets collaborative journalism, media literacy, and strengthening the European public sphere, funded through Multimedia Actions and Creative Europe.

ChatGPT is set to fall under the EU's Digital Services Act in August. This designation will enhance user protection and transparency for AI services across the European Union.

The European Commission launches a €30 billion bid to build seven AI "gigafactories." This initiative aims to give the EU computing power for frontier AI training, reducing reliance on the United States.

ChatGPT and Roblox may soon face the EU's strictest Digital Services Act rules. A European Commission spokesperson confirmed designation is "definitely possible" for these platforms.

EU launches AI Gigafactories call to boost computing capacity and unlock €30B+ investment. Seven factories will combine advanced AI, cloud, and data centers to accelerate AI development and strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty.

EU eyes stricter oversight for ChatGPT and Roblox, classifying them as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs). Both services exceed 45 million monthly users within the Union, triggering enhanced Digital Services Act (DSA) regulations.

BEUC urges the European Commission to fix AFIR regulatory gaps for EV charging. Despite EU requirements, opaque pricing and payment issues hinder consumer trust and EV adoption across Europe.

BEUC and T&E call for AFIR review to ensure transparent EV charging prices across Europe. A study aims to enhance price comparability and visibility of all charging costs before and after sessions.

noyb files GDPR complaint against dict. cc for allegedly obtaining uninformed consent for 1,741 tracking partners....

Germany assumes AI supervision for the upcoming EU AI Act. The Bundesnetzagentur is now responsible for market surveillance and complaints under the new law.