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Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp information legally required. The UK regulator is investigating the social media giant's compliance with sharing data for market competition analysis.

Oslo-based Altek AI secures €423k to expand AI guest communication for hotels. The funding accelerates AI-driven digital employee solutions across Scandinavia and Europe.

Ubisoft cancels six games and shutters studios, slashing its market value by 95%. The move aims to restructure its development pipeline amid significant financial losses.

EU Inc launches, accelerating startup growth and innovation with backing from founders and investors. Cloover secures $1....

Europe leads global VC investment in agentic AI, leveraging strong talent and a trust-focused regulatory framework. However, scaling challenges remain, requiring policy and investment boosts.

Bavaria's government faces calls to ditch Microsoft contracts for digital sovereignty. Critics argue the proposed multi-million euro extension locks down critical digital infrastructure for years.

Dutch hospitality AI platform Mews secures $300M to fuel AI infrastructure expansion. This investment accelerates Mews' mission to digitally transform the hotel industry across Europe.

AI lab leaders sparred at Davos, questioning rivals' revenue strategies and safety claims. DeepMind and Anthropic CEOs took aim at OpenAI's ad testing and development pace.

Tesla removes standard Autopilot in North America, forcing FSD subscription for lane-keeping. This pushes users towards the $99 monthly fee for basic safety features.

EU Parliament warns of dangerous tech dependencies and calls for digital sovereignty. Lawmakers highlight concentrated power over critical digital markets, urging the Commission and member states to implement solutions to reduce reliance on foreign technologies.

CyberAlloy launches to unite Europe's cyber defenders in a single trusted network. The independent organization aims to boost cyber resilience by connecting companies, governments, and experts for collective intelligence and innovation.

Open Source developers reject AI-generated code due to quality concerns. TLDraw halts external contributions, citing a surge of low-quality pull requests impacting project integrity.

French fintech Pennylane secures €175M to fuel AI expansion and continental growth. This major funding round, led by TCV, accelerates its strategy in a selective European market.

European filmmakers clash over Netflix's influence and audience engagement. A recent study reveals 40% of European directors fail to make a second film within a decade.

Wealthy individuals saw record gains, adding $2. 2 trillion to their fortunes as millions faced layoffs....

Finnish automation startup Agileday secures €6. 4m to fuel growth and global expansion....

Brussels launches open-source consultation to build Europe's digital infrastructure beyond US Big Tech. The move aims for technological independence and privacy-respecting services by empowering European developers.

Google doubles down on AI-generated news headlines, claiming success in user satisfaction despite misleading content. This controversial feature continues to replace publisher headlines, impacting news integrity and user trust.

Spanish startup Fossa Systems launches 24 IoT satellites, aiming for 80 by year-end. The company focuses on global IoT connectivity solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the space.

AI completes Beethoven's unfinished symphony in Germany, sparking debate on creativity. Beethoven AI analyzed his style to generate new music, raising questions about AI's role in art.