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Europe's biggest digital sovereignty problem is in your pocket
Digital sovereignty is going mainstream, yet the most personal computer of all sits in 350 to 400 million EU pockets, and fewer than a million of those phones are European-made. The full deep dive is out now.
NIST and European telcos advance identity framework for agentic AI
NIST and two rival European telecoms, Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone, collaborate on identity-based governance for agentic AI. Their TM Forum Catalyst project demonstrates AI agents translating legal obligations into enforceable network access policies within a day. NIST warns that unchecked agentic AI deployments risk reviving outdated security practices, undermining
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Italy joins US-led 6G coalition to shape future networks
Italy has joined a US-led coalition to shape 6G standards and infrastructure, positioning itself as a partner in building AI-native networks. Undersecretary Alessio Butti outlined Italy’s contribution, proposing the principle of “trust by design” alongside security by design. The initiative aims to coordinate security, resilience and trusted
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Italy joins US-led 6G coalition to shape standards
Italy has joined the US-led Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security initiative, led by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The partnership aims to accelerate secure 6G development and curb non-European influence over standards. The coalition includes over twenty governments, including France, Germany, Japan and South
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EU telecoms face €40 billion cost to replace Huawei
The EU’s plan to remove Huawei and ZTE from telecom networks could cost €30 to €40 billion, according to industry body GSMA. This exceeds the European Commission’s estimate of €10 to €13 billion over three years, highlighting Europe’s reliance on non-EU suppliers for critical infrastructure. (POLITICO)
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EU orders Google to open Android and share search data
The European Commission has ordered Google to open its Android ecosystem and share search data, marking a significant step in addressing Europe's dependence on non-EU tech giants. The decision aims to advance digital sovereignty goals by reducing strategic reliance on foreign technology platforms. (THE BRUSSELS TIMES) EU
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First Sailfish OS phones from Jolla arrive in backers' hands
Though still a niche product, Jolla aims to create a European alternative to device giants
Italy’s Poste Italiane invests in AI infrastructure
Poste Italiane commits to AI infrastructure investments to bolster Italy’s digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-EU tech providers. The move aligns with EU goals of fostering domestic innovation in critical technologies, Reuters reports. (REUTERS) Special delivery: Italy's postman joins the AI infrastructure race - ReutersSpecial delivery:
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