Tired of clicking ‘accept cookies’? Blame Brussels, not Big Tech
If you’ve clicked “Accept All Cookies” for what feels like the billionth time, you’ve experienced something most Americans…
How the EU AI Act is reshaping company rules from Washington to Tokyo
Turns out Brussels’ penchant for what is often perceived as overregulation is having a ripple effect well beyond…
Brussels slaps €890 million fine on Google despite looming new US tariffs
The European Commission announced a €890 million fine against Google on Thursday over alleged self-preferencing practices and unfair…
Google mega fine to slash taxpayers’ contributions to Brussels – POLITICO
But it won’t help with the tough ongoing negotiations for the next budget cycle from 2028 to 2034.…
Brussels Tightens Grip on Big Tech, UK Chancellor Set to Change
The European Commission is preparing to issue fresh fines against Google, aiming to increase pressure on Big Tech…
Fastmail opens Amsterdam data centre for EU email users
SOFIAH NICHOLE SALIVIO News Editor Fastmail has launched a data centre in Amsterdam, giving customers in Europe the…
Brussels claps back at Trump’s tech threats – POLITICO
“Our position is very clear,” Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier told reporters on Monday. “The EU and its member…
LITILIT is building a robotic laser factory in Vilnius
Lithuanian laser startup LITILIT officially announced the start of construction of one of the world’s most powerful and…
Competition tribe decamps from Washington to Brussels – POLITICO
“It’s very timely to launch this in Europe,” said Stefan Sagebro, a competition and industrial policy expert at…
Brussels Plans €450 Billion Push to Strengthen Europe’s Digital Independence
The European Union is seeking to transform its economy through artificial intelligence while reducing its dependence on foreign…
EU’s tech independence push disappoints Brussels and irks the Americans – POLITICO
The Commission presented a plan on Wednesday to curb Europe’s reliance on foreign tech providers, a response to…
Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away – POLITICO
Ireland has emerged as one of the early warning signs. Data centers now consume more than 20 percent…