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Big Tech platforms could face new major EU limits on targeted political ads
Aim is for stricter rules to be in place before the 2024 European Parliament election.
Europe’s state of mass surveillance
US military’s newest weapon against China and Russia: Hot air
Brussels’ new innovation plan likely won’t meet startups’ demands
Turkey blocks access to two German and US media outlets
NATO aims to take on Russia with its own cyber military-industrial complex
Hungry for rules: Spain to test Europe’s artificial intelligence law ahead of time
Spanish regulators will start overseeing voluntary companies working on risky artificial intelligence systems like self-driving cars in October.
Battered by lawsuits, Coinbase seeks liability guarantees in EU
US plaintiffs claim that the exchange misled them about the security of stablecoins.
EU executive eyes Big Tech’s money to save 5G
Getting US firms to chip in is hoped to save Europe’s 5G rollout.
Who’s in and who’s out in Macronia — and what it means for the EU
Who’s set to make waves, and whose raft has capsized? Here are the names you need to know in the new French National Assembly.
A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda
With Europe beset by multiple crises, Prague will focus on energy security, trade deals and climate change.
Pegasus used by at least 5 EU countries, NSO Group tells lawmakers
NSO Group ‘made mistakes,’ its chief lawyer says.
France accepts Google’s truce with publishers
France has been a leading advocate for forcing Big Tech players to pay local publishers, arguing that digital platforms have unfairly made money out of French publishers.
Pegasus makers face EU grilling. Here’s what to ask them
Uncovering NSO Group’s workings is key for lawmakers trying to gain control of the spyware market.
Amid antitrust brawls, France’s competition chief stays in his lane
Benoît Cœuré has disavowed a wider role for antitrust enforcers even as he prepares to announce a major decision against Google.
Google Russia files for bankruptcy
The company will keep some free services, like YouTube and search, free for Russian users.
WTO breaks negotiating slump with package of deals
The deals breathe new life into the moribund organization, which previously had produced only one new multilateral agreement between all 164 members in its 27-year existence.
The elephant in the room for Spain’s conservatives? The far right
Voters in Andalusia go to the polls Sunday, with the Popular Party set for a big win.
Frances Haugen: From whistleblower to watchdog
The former Facebook employee is seeking to raise up to $5 million to create a group focused on social media accountability.
The problem at the heart of Brussels’ disinformation playbook
By making the new rules voluntary, the EU is reliant on the companies upholding standards they can walk away from whenever they want.
New EU rules could unlock hosting benefits for millions
As the cost of living bites, hosting is an economic lifeline for many EU families. New rules could provide Europeans with equal opportunities to use their homes to boost income.
Fringe platforms sidestep Europe’s disinformation playbook
Voluntary rules to be announced Thursday will force Big Tech to take further steps to tackle online falsehoods, but smaller platforms like Telegram have yet to sign up.
Big Tech cries foul over EU cloud-security label
‘Immunity requirements’ could force giants to disavow US data laws and restructure European operations.
Crypto industry fears regulatory backlash over lending crisis
The meltdown of Celsius Network has rattled crypto companies already on high alert.
Amazon nears pact to end EU’s most advanced antitrust probe
Shutting down the three-year probe lets Amazon dodge a fine and hands Vestager a victory by extracting changes without much effort.
Welcome to Bulgaria, where the Ukraine war is NATO’s fault
In one corner of the EU, Putin’s propaganda machine is going strong.
Online platforms now have an hour to remove terrorist content in the EU
If tech companies regularly fail to tackle terrorist content, they could face a fine of up to 4 percent of their global revenue.
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