“[It] allows the bloc to select from a wide range of retaliatory measures, such as revoking the protection of intellectual property rights or their commercial exploitation [..] It also allows the EU to block foreign direct investment or restrict market access" https://www.ft.com/content/7303e57e-67ca-477a-8d00-8d5213f7120c

“Kaplan also touched on Meta’s content moderation overhaul [..] He said the program will launch “elsewhere” in 2026 and that he expects to be able to roll out the content moderation changes in the EU as well.” https://www.politico.eu/article/meta-chief-lobby-eu-tech-artificial-intelligence-fines-marketplace-joel-kaplan

“On current progress in AI, he [LeCun] said: “We’re not talking about matching the level of humans yet. If we get a system that is as smart as a cat or a rat, that would be a victory.”” https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/04/ai-godfather-predicts-another-revolution-in-the-tech-in-next-five-years

"Customs reforms would oblige online platforms to provide data before goods arrive in the EU, allowing officials to better control and inspect packages. The proposal comes amid concerns about the rise in dangerous and counterfeit goods shipped from Asia" https://www.ft.com/content/0b2b5c80-40f8-4ec9-bc91-2b4abbb88893

"The PCLOB’s independence and functionality were cornerstones of a Data Privacy Framework already under intense scrutiny within the EU [..] The longer this critical component of the agreement is unable to operate, the more likely we are to see this Framework invalidated" https://www.mlex.com/mlex/articles/2291689/epic-says-transatlantic-data-transfers-at-risk-unless-white-house-adds-pclob-members

“Home Office says the UK will be the first country in the world to make it illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to create child sexual abuse material (CSAM), with a punishment of up to five years in prison.” https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d90qe4nylo

“X owner Elon Musk’s public endorsement of the AfD has only poured oil on the fire. The German Parliament’s administration is investigating Musk’s amplification of the AfD as an illegal donation, according to German media.” https://www.politico.eu/article/german-authorities-prepared-social-media-election-interference-tiktok-meta-x

“Nearly 100 journalists and other members of civil society using WhatsApp [..] were targeted by spyware owned by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli maker of hacking software, the company alleged today.” https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/31/whatsapp-israel-spyware

"Social-media platforms with user-generated content in Indonesia will face administrative sanctions for failing to remove content deemed illegal [..] the ministry said it will begin trialing a new content-moderation compliance system called Saman, which can connect directly to digital platforms to immediately detect and flag illegal content" https://www.mlex.com/mlex/technology/articles/2290890

“The EDPB can issue binding instructions to the lead supervisory authority to conduct further investigations and adopt new decisions if there are gaps or insufficient analysis in the original decision” https://www.techcentral.ie/dpc-forced-to-reinvestigate-data-protection-complaints-by-european-watchdog/

Not only does DeepSeek collect "text or audio input, prompt, uploaded files, feedback, chat history” [..] but it also collects information from your device, including [..] keystroke patterns" https://mashable.com/article/deepseek-ai-privacy-policy-keystroke-data-chinese-servers

“Online intermediaries in the advertising sector might see new codes of conduct under the Digital Services Act [..] This initiative takes place while the commission is still expected to withdraw the ePrivacy Regulation” https://www.mlex.com/mlex/technology/articles/2289736

“EU companies only face fines for data privacy violations in 1.3 percent of cases, the Vienna-based NGO advocating for digital rights NOYB revealed” https://euobserver.com/digital/are4b4a2cb

“Google added that the name Gulf of Mexico will remain displayed for users in Mexico. Users in other countries will see both names, the company said.” https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/27/google-maps-to-show-gulf-of-america-after-government-updates.html

"Enforcing EU tech rules against “gatekeeper” digital platforms is a key action to help revive the European economy, according to a draft policy document [EU's Competitiveness Compass] setting out plans to overhaul business regulation" https://www.mlex.com/mlex/technology/articles/2288434

“The groundbreaking ruling is a legal first for online marketing and the related legal principles, and could have major implications for the multi-billion-pound online gambling sector in the UK and the online advertising industry as a whole.“ https://www.awo.agency/blog/rtm-v-bonne-terre-analysis/

“The watchdog will determine whether Apple and Google should be designated as having “strategic market status” [..] If they are deemed to have that status, the CMA can impose “conduct requirements” or force changes” https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/23/apple-google-mobile-platforms-uk-competition-watchdog-cma-investigates

“Meta says its working urgently to fix a problem with Instagram which results in a "results hidden" message when users search for the terms "Democrat" or "Democrats" [..] Meta has insisted that is not the case, saying it is a technical problem which has also affected other hashtags, including a Republican one.” https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g32yxpdz0o

“The European Commission is set to decide its own approach to Google’s adtech dominance in the coming weeks, following its ‘23 Statement of Objections which found that only a mandatory divestment – a breakup of Google’s services – could effectively restore competition” https://clubmadrid.org/former-eu-leaders-breaking-up-googles-adtech-monopoly-is-vital-for-democracy/

“Today, the Commission has addressed three additional technical investigatory measures to X relating to the platform’s recommender system. These fact-finding steps take place within the scope of the formal proceedings opened on 18 December 2023 under the Digital Services Act (DSA).” https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-addresses-additional-investigatory-measures-x-ongoing-proceedings-under-digital-services