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OpenAI reportedly plans a social network to block bots using biometrics. This move sparks significant privacy concerns over the proposed technology.

TetraxAI secures €1. 2M pre-seed for AI risk tools in clean energy infrastructure....

Blizzard unveils World of Warcraft's 2026 roadmap tonight, detailing the "Worldsoul Saga." This livestream promises clarity on WoW Classic's future, plus a free in-game item.

Levellr secures $2. 5M to transform Discord data into brand intelligence....

Personio CEO Hanno Renner discusses scaling Europe's HR software giant from near-zero cash to a multi-billion valuation. The interview explores growth challenges and leadership lessons for European scaleups.

UK regulators push Google to let publishers opt out of AI Overviews. Google explores giving sites control over AI-generated search summaries to protect content creators.

French VC daphni closes €260M fund to transform European science into global startups. The fund has already invested in nine early-stage science-based companies, with two more TechBio deals pending.

Berlin experts warn upcoming GDPR changes weaken personal data definitions and pose new digital omnibus threats. This shake-up risks undermining fundamental data protection pillars across Europe.

TestGorilla founder Wouter Durville to keynote EU-Startups Summit in Malta, discussing AI skills in hiring. 71% of leaders now prioritize AI fluency over experience.

Data privacy experts warn anonymization techniques are fragile and political shifts can endanger personal data. The EU Data Protection Day highlighted these risks, emphasizing crucial years ahead for digital rights.

Meta rolls out paid subscriptions for Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, offering exclusive features for users. This move signals a significant shift in the social media giant's monetization strategy.

Amsterdam-based Dealroom raises €5. 8M to map global tech ecosystems with AI....

daphni closes €260M fund for European science ventures, accelerating AI and digital tech translation from research labs. The VC will back 40 deeptech startups, fostering innovation at the science-digital intersection.

Samsung unveils a revolutionary biological resin display derived from phytoplankton. This eco-friendly screen aims to reduce plastic waste in electronic devices.

Berlin-based HealthTech Recare secures €37M to scale its AI platform and expand internationally. The funding accelerates its AI agent deployment to automate hospital workflows and address Europe's growing healthcare worker shortage.

Meta hikes ad prices and sales, boosting revenue and profit. Lower taxes also contribute to Meta's financial gains.

AI security startup Outtake raises $40M for its agentic cybersecurity platform that detects identity fraud. Investors include Satya Nadella and Bill Ackman, signaling strong backing for European AI solutions.

Windows security blocks Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming console, disabling its core Armoury Crate SE software. This unprecedented issue cripples the device for owners across Europe.

Pornhub halts new UK sign-ups over Online Safety Act age verification rules. The move, effective February 2nd, highlights industry pushback against mandatory digital compliance.

WhatsApp launches AI chatbot charges for Italian developers, impacting messaging costs. Businesses face new fees for AI integration, signaling a shift in platform monetization.