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Europe wants more than promises from American tech

European businesses are questioning how much control they have over the technology they depend on.

Fortune · Oct 23

EU probes whether Booking.com is doing enough to tackle fake listings and phishing scams

There is no fixed legal deadline for the investigation to conclude, but Booking.com can propose measures to address the European Commission's concerns.

Euronews · Oct 21

AI worms, 'major' incident fears spur safety calls at industry summit

From the spectre of refrigerator-infecting AI worms to warnings of "major" security incidents at the horizon, calls to prioritise safety in the development of artificial intelligence dominated an industry summit Wednesday. - Milk and worms - Microsoft president Brad Smith called for regulation saying industry and governments must "act with…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

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EU’s AI rules face first enforcement test over lab incidents

The EU is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over AI agents that hacked outside organisations, raising questions about whether the AI Act covers rogue models escaping the testing environment.

Euronews · Oct 14

EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan

Europe’s technology chief has refused to answer a question about steps the bloc will take if the US goes ahead with livestreaming an execution.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Euronews Defence Summit: 'Stop the nuclear threats,' Rutte tells Russia

Speaking at the Euronews' Defence Summit, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance does not face any "imminent threat" from Russia. Meanwhile, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev warned of "nuclear risk".

Euronews · Sep 30

EU coordinates fact-checkers with Meta and TikTok to avoid another online-fuelled Ceuta crisis

EU coordinates with Meta and TikTok via a voluntary fact-checker mechanism to curb disinformation, after false claims fuelled deadly mass crossings into Ceuta.

Euronews · Aug 11

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Meta, TikTok agree to fact check content on Spain border crossings after deadly incident

The ⁠purpose ⁠is to prevent criminal networks from enticing potential migrants to attempt to cross with false information, which has led to tragic deaths, European Union tech chief Henna ‌Virkkunen said in a post on X late on Monday.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Anthropic, OpenAI Face New EU AI Crackdown as Regulators Gain Enforcement Power

The European Commission has expanded its authority to oversee the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence systems, giving regulators new powers to scrutinize general-purpose AI models before they are released across the European Union.

Benzinga · Aug 3

AliExpress hit with $629m EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products

BRUSSELS - Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record €550 million (US$629 million) fine by the European Union on Monday for failing to tackle sales of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

EU fines Google €890 million for competition breaches, risking Trump ire

The European Commission on Thursday fined Google a total of €890 million for breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act by restricting customer access to its competitors' services. The move risks escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly accused the EU of targeting US tech firms and has…

France 24 · Jul 23

AliExpress Hit With €550 Million EU Fine Over Illegal Goods as Counterfeit Products Stayed Online for Weeks

The EU fined AliExpress €550 million for failing to prevent counterfeit and unsafe products on its platform, citing systemic compliance failures under the Digital Services Act.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

India key EU partner for semiconductors due to skilled talent pool: European Commission VP

The European Union considers India a vital partner for semiconductor supply chain resilience. India's skilled talent pool makes it important for research and development efforts. Both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in advanced technology sectors. India's Semicon 2.0 program aims to boost its semiconductor ecosystem significantly. This collaboration strengthens global…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

No, the EU is not about to censor access to the internet

Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app.

Euronews · Jul 13

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The Independent UK · Jul 10

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

The Economic Times · Jun 15

EU tech chief says Europe 'not a security risk' after US AI order

Europe is not a security risk to the United States. This statement comes after a US order restricted access to powerful AI models. EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen stressed cooperation on AI. The incident highlights Europe's drive for technological independence. Measures are being considered to reduce reliance on foreign tech…

Euronews · Jun 12

European Commission seeks further answers over Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale

The European Commission has requested further clarifications from the Venice Biennale Foundation over Russia's participation, saying issues raised earlier remain unresolved and giving it 30 days to respond.

International Business Times · Jun 4

Can Europe Catch Up To The US And China In AI? New EU Plan Seeks Answers

The European Union has launched a major initiative aimed at strengthening its domestic technology industry and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.

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Euronews · Jun 3

EU launches major tech push to break US and China dependence

The EU is betting big on cloud computing and chips to reduce its technological dependence on the US and China, and to re-enter the global tech race. But whether it will succeed and how the two superpowers will react remain open questions.

Euronews · Jun 3

Europe Today: The quest for the EU’s tech independence

Also in this newsletter: The EU's sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan says the bloc should be willing to take “unilateral action” against China's facilitation of Russian sanctions evasion; and why Italy is expected to be criticised by Brussels for its intervention in response to the energy crisis.

TechRadar · Jun 2

Newly drafted EU cloud rules could stop US hyperscaler access to critical tenders

Upcoming rule changes could put European cloud companies at an advantage against established EU hyperscalers.

International Business Times UK · May 21

EU's New Digital Border System: Thousands Denied Entry After It Tracks Overstays and Visa Violations Automatically

The EU's new digital border system, operational since April 2026, is causing travel disruptions and debate as it tracks non-EU travellers' stays

Euronews · May 21

Technological sovereignty is not about isolation, EU digital chief says

Henna Virkkunen says tech sovereignty means cutting risky dependencies and boosting European capacity in areas from semiconductor supply chains to cloud services.

Euronews · May 15

Fact check: Is the EU about to restrict the use of VPNs?

Claims that the EU could restrict the use of VPNs have spread widely online in recent weeks, prompting concerns among some users about digital freedoms and online privacy. However, they seem to have stemmed from a misunderstanding.

The Independent UK · Mar 26

EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors

EU regulators are investigating Snapchat over fears it's not doing enough to protect children from online harm

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