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) Europe's biggest mobile
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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) German government to prioritize scaling Mastodon and open
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Dutch cloud providers express concern after Dutch authorities seized an Italian server in Amsterdam at the request of US agencies. The case involving Autistici/Inventati highlights the need for Europe to reassess data-sharing agreements with the US to strengthen digital sovereignty. (NLTIMES) Dutch cloud services concerned over US request
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By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
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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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) Google Cloud power event
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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) Nvidia invests in four
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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 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) Europe's biggest mobile
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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
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The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and Greece’s GRNET inaugurate DAEDALUS, a new supercomputer in Lavrion, Attica, ranked among the world’s top 50. The deployment strengthens Europe’s high-performance computing capabilities for digital sovereignty and AI innovation. (EUROHPC JU) EuroHPC JU and GRNET Inaugurate DAEDALUS, , ranked among the World&
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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) German government to prioritize scaling Mastodon and open
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A consortium led by Dutch outlet Follow the Money finds Palantir holds €1.4bn in European contracts, with growing resistance from governments and public bodies. Belgium’s defence and foreign affairs ministries have ruled out working with the firm, mirroring similar stances by its federal police. (THENERVE) ‘A new kind
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Dutch cloud providers express concern after Dutch authorities seized an Italian server in Amsterdam at the request of US agencies. The case involving Autistici/Inventati highlights the need for Europe to reassess data-sharing agreements with the US to strengthen digital sovereignty. (NLTIMES) Dutch cloud services concerned over US request
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Luxembourg-based Osavul secures €8.5M Series A to expand its AI-driven platform for detecting hybrid threats, including sabotage and disinformation. The funding, led by 33N Ventures, follows a case where Osavul’s system predicted a railway attack in Europe before it occurred. The startup plans to extend its
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Denmark's government approves a standing permit for public authorities to process personal data using artificial intelligence. Critics warn the move risks eroding protections against government intrusion into citizens' rights. (COMPUTERWEEKLY) Denmark stands against critics of public sector AI plansPublic authorities to get standing permit to process personal
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Germany introduces interim guidelines prohibiting social media use for under-13s unless platforms are demonstrably child-friendly, with graduated restrictions for 13–18-year-olds. The rules align with the upcoming national digital identity wallet d-you, which will enable tokenised reusable age verification based on the EU Digital Identity
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Polish satellite manufacturer Creotech Instruments plans to increase its production capacity tenfold by 2029, CEO Grzegorz Brona announced. The expansion aims to reduce Europe's reliance on US rockets for satellite launches, addressing strategic autonomy concerns in the space sector. (EURONEWS) Polish satellite maker Creotech Instruments plans tenfold capacity
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