News

The EU has accused Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive. Brussels issued preliminary findings that could lead to fines of up to 6% of Meta's global annual revenue if a final decision is reached.

Kraken Technology Group, a British uncrewed surface vessel maker, has raised $175m in a Series B round, valuing it at over $1bn. The funding will accelerate Kraken's development of maritime defence technology.

Venture capital in Europe hit its second-highest record value in 2025, reaching €35. 3 billion amid resilient private capital markets....

European Commission preliminarily finds Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for addictive design on Instagram and Facebook. The investigation targets features like infinite scroll and personalized recommenders, with concerns over user wellbeing and mitigation measures.

Regulators are urging for greater digital autonomy for companies, with an emphasis on joint IT contracts. Governments and businesses should actively consider this when procuring IT services to stimulate European digital services.

Experts doubt the EUDI-Wallet's implementation, citing missing data protection and rushed deployment. Concerns arise over the digital identity project's feasibility and timelines.

Meta plans a more invasive smart glasses device for permanent recording. Privacy advocates are protesting this intrusive technology.

Study projects €1. 84-€2....

Mandatory driver distraction warning systems and advanced emergency brakes are now standard on all new EU cars and vans. The European Commission confirmed the new safety tech mandate, effective July 7th, enhances pedestrian and cyclist detection.

EU AI transparency rules go live August 2nd, requiring disclosure when people interact with AI. The European Commission published a practice code to detail these obligations, and the AP advises organizations to sign it.

The EU Commission has referred Ireland to the CJEU for failing to enact crucial cybersecurity rules. Ireland, Spain, France, and the Netherlands are the only member states yet to incorporate the NIS2 directive into national law.

German startup QuantumDiamonds secures EU backing to accelerate chip manufacturing through novel inspection technology. The initiative aligns with the European Chips Act's goal to bolster the semiconductor industry.

German AI accounting startup Finto raises $3. 4M, choosing Munich over Silicon Valley for its European market focus....

AI providers pose a growing risk for European startups dependent on US infrastructure. The EU AI Act now places obligations on both AI providers and deployers, sharpening concerns over foreign dependency.

Toulouse-based Bohr Energie secures €10 million to scale its AI-powered renewable energy platform. The funding, led by Suma Capital, will help the company optimise distributed renewable assets amid volatile energy markets.

The Netherlands approves two cyber laws taking effect this summer, imposing new security obligations on over 8,000 organizations. The laws will strengthen the digital resilience of critical entities, including ministries and municipalities, starting August 15, 2026.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) is offering informal discussions on the EU AI Act. Organizations grappling with compliance questions can now engage directly with the authority.

The European Commission launches a consultation on safeguarding EU data sovereignty and international data flows. The initiative seeks to understand dependencies and risks faced by European organizations regarding third-country access to data.

Spanish cybersecurity firm 8Layers raises €1 million extension to its pre-Seed round, bringing total funding to €2. 5 million....

The Dutch government launched an international AI strategy for safe, responsible deployment. It focuses on strengthening competitiveness, AI sovereignty, and international cooperation.