EU faces complaint over data centre energy transparency
The European Commission is accused of shielding data centres from public scrutiny on energy and water use, following a complaint filed under the Aarhus Convention by Lighthouse Reports. The EU executive introduced a transparency label last week, but critics argue it conceals actual consumption figures, undermining environmental oversight amid rising public opposition to AI infrastructure. (POLITICO)
Europe's mobile operators plan satellite-to-phone service to rival Starlink
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Europe's largest mobile operators are collaborating on a direct-to-smartphone satellite service under European governance to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink. The initiative aims to provide connectivity without US-based infrastructure, addressing EU concerns over digital sovereignty. (TVP WORLD)
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Palantir says NATO AI system lacks off switch after Ukraine disruptions
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Palantir Technologies states its AI system deployed for NATO lacks a ‘kill switch’ to disable it, following disruptions to Ukraine’s Starshield access. The claim highlights European concerns over dependence on US technology in military operations. Euronews reports. (EURONEWS)
Palantir says NATO AI system has no ‘kill switch’ after Starlink
We are missing a messenger
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Europeans run their families, their jobs, and their politics through chat apps, and almost none of those are built or owned in Europe. Why nobody leaves, why the EU’s law forcing WhatsApp open has barely been used, and how Europe could connect its islands of chat.
Protecting children without checking everyone
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The EU Kids Act goes after real harm to our children. But to get there, it would require proof of age before anyone opens an account on the largest platforms. But can't we protect children by changing the services instead?
Europe's place in the tech blocs: seven maps, the same territory
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In a volatile world, Europe's alliances form one technology at a time.
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Christian Triantafillou Schade— Digital pioneer, tech reporter, corporate revolutionary. Christian Triantafillou Schade covers Europe's push for digital sovereignty from the public record. He consults on process improvement and tooling.
