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EU accuses Pornhub, XVideos and others of not protecting minors
A Comissão Europeia acusa Pornhub e XVideos de permitirem o acesso a menores, violando o Regulamento dos Serviços Digitais (DSA). As plataformas enfrentam escrutínio sob a nova legislação da UE para conteúdos digitais.

EU backs nude app ban and delays to landmark AI rules
European lawmakers delay EU AI Act compliance until December 2027 and August 2028 for high-risk and sector-specific systems. They also backed proposals to ban nudify apps.

DSA: EU Commission targets Snapchat and porn platforms
The EU Commission demands better age verification from major porn platforms and Snapchat. Failure to comply could lead to investigation under the Digital Services Act.

Digital euro goes full sovereignty mode, US cloud giants not on guest list
The EU's digital euro initiative is prioritizing sovereignty, excluding US cloud giants. This move signals a push for domestic control over crucial digital infrastructure.

OpenUp raises €20M to scale employee mental health platform
OpenUp secures €20M to scale its anonymous employee mental health platform for 2,000 organizations. The Amsterdam startup expands across five European markets, offering direct access to psychologists and counselors.

The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Jan Oberhauser, Founder and CEO of n8n!
Berlin-based n8n, an automation platform, discusses its growth and fair-code approach in a podcast interview. The company highlights the importance of openness and community-driven technology in the fast-moving AI landscape.

Narrowed AI Act scope risks fragmentation and leaves major consumer risks unaddressed
BEUC warns the EU's AI Act risks fragmentation, leaving major consumer risks unaddressed by narrowing its scope. MEPs' proposal to exclude many AI-embedded products from high-risk classification weakens protections.

Commission investigates Snapchat's compliance with child protection rules under the Digital Services Act
The European Commission is investigating Snapchat under the Digital Services Act over child protection concerns. The probe focuses on potential exposure of minors to grooming, illegal goods, and age-restricted products.

Commission preliminarily finds Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act for allowing minors to access their services
The European Commission preliminarily found Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act for failing to protect minors. The platforms must now respond to the Commission's findings regarding child exposure to pornography.

Amsterdam’s OpenUp secures €20 million to expand its employee mental health platform across Europe
Amsterdam’s OpenUp secures €20 million to expand its employee mental health platform across Europe. The funding will accelerate its European expansion strategy and attract new expertise.

Arkadia Space secures €14.5M EIC backing for green propulsion tech
Spanish space firm Arkadia Space secures €14. 5M from the European Innovation Council for its green hydrogen peroxide propulsion....

Arkadia Space lands €14.5 million EIC boost for its green propulsion systems designed to replace toxic space fuels
Arkadia Space lands €14. 5M EIC boost for its green propulsion systems replacing toxic space fuels....

Amsterdam-based SOUS raises €4 million to become the AI-powered sous chef for restaurant growth
Amsterdam-based SOUS raises €4 million to enhance its AI platform for restaurant growth. The AI-powered software aims to give independent food businesses digital firepower equal to large chains.

futurepresent emerges from stealth with $300M Fund I to back AI across infrastructure and industry
futurepresent, a German VC firm, emerges with a $300M Fund I targeting AI across infrastructure and industry. The fund has already backed 14 companies in AI for the physical world, applied AI in complex industries, and AI infrastructure.

German fintech Solaris to axe 20 per cent of 400-strong workforce, as becomes “AI-native bank"
German fintech Solaris axes 80 roles, 20% of its workforce, to become an "AI-native bank." The company is increasing automation, using AI agents for operations, and developing AI-driven financial services.

With €30M Series A, Subbyx scales its subscription model across Europe
Subbyx secures €30M Series A to scale its AI-powered subscription infrastructure across Europe. The Italian scaleup aims to transform ownership-based models into access-based subscriptions, with Sweden as its first international market.

Stateful Robotics secures $4.8M to advance long-term robot intelligence
Stateful Robotics secures $4. 8M for AI that gives robots long-term memory and adaptability....

Zevero raises $7M as sustainability reporting shifts from annual obligation to continuous data infrastructure
London carbon platform Zevero secures €7M to expand into continental Europe, doubling its customer base and ARR 400%. The funding propels their shift towards continuous data infrastructure for sustainability reporting.

Mistral CEO Says AI Companies Should Pay a Tax in Europe
Mistral AI's CEO proposes taxing AI companies in Europe to bolster European AI sovereignty. This move signals a growing push for local control and economic benefit from the booming AI sector.

London’s Zalos raises €3.1 million Seed to bring AI agents to enterprise finance workflows
London AI startup Zalos raises €3. 1M to deploy its AI agents for enterprise finance workflows....
