Germany to prioritise scaling Mastodon and open social web
Germany’s digital minister says scaling platforms like Mastodon will be a focus in the coming months, signalling support for the open social web and alternatives to Big Tech. The commitment follows a Bundestag question from an MP, Anna Lührmann. (MASTODON.SOCIAL)
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Socialists propose EU-wide ban on harmful deepfakes
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The centre-left Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament proposes an EU-wide ban on harmful, non-consensual or deceptive deepfakes, requiring platforms and AI providers to prevent their spread. The draft, seen by Politico, aims to address growing concerns over AI-driven disinformation and digital identity protection
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UK services disrupted after Google Cloud power failure
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A power failure in a single London zone of Google Cloud disrupted UK banks, courts and couriers, with most services recovering by late afternoon. The incident highlighted the UK's reliance on a single non-EU cloud region for critical infrastructure, Computer Weekly reports. (COMPUTERWEEKLY)
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Nvidia invests in four German AI startups as part of $10bn pledge
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Nvidia invests in four German startups—Agile Robots, Avelios Medical, Mirelo and Reflex Aerospace—as part of a $10bn European investment pledge. The US chipmaker also discussed AI collaboration with German chancellor Friedrich Merz and announced a joint venture to advance physical AI models. (TECH.EU)
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Nvidia CEO warns Germany risks falling behind in AI
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang cautions Germany is losing ground in the artificial intelligence sector. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Huang are set to announce a joint AI pact to accelerate the adoption of AI technologies across German industry. (EURONEWS)
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns Germany is falling behind in AI
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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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Nos and Telefónica sign defence tech partnership
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Portugal’s Nos and Spain’s Telefónica agreed to jointly develop secure communications, 5G and AI solutions for defence, following a joint demonstration at the Portuguese Navy’s REPMUS exercise. The partnership aims to enhance cross-border interoperability and supports European technological sovereignty in critical infrastructure. Nos leads the HORUS
