Meta Under EU Antitrust Scrutiny for WhatsApp AI Ban
The European Commission has accused Meta of abusing its dominance by excluding rival AI assistants from WhatsApp and signaled possible interim measures to protect competition.
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European Commission proposes Digital Networks Act
EU proposal for a Digital Networks Act modernizes connectivity rules, harmonizes spectrum and licensing, mandates copper transition plans, and strengthens security while preserving net neutrality.
EDPB and EDPS adopt Joint Opinion on the Digital Omnibus on AI
EDPB and EDPS back simplification for AI Act implementation but warn against measures that weaken data protection, urging narrow use of sensitive data, retained registration, DPA oversight, and timely rules.
Council adopts amendment to build AI gigafactories and boost quantum tech
The Council amended the EuroHPC regulation to enable AI gigafactories and add a quantum pillar, defining funding, procurement and safeguards for market access and SME protection.
European Commission Drafts AI Transparency Code
The Commission’s draft AI Code of Practice outlines voluntary transparency measures, including a common EU icon and watermarking, to help companies comply with AI Act deepfake rules.
EU Digital Euro Rules Take Shape with Council Mandate
EU ministers back a digital euro with online and offline payments, setting holding limits, fee caps, and paving the way for talks with Parliament on a legal framework.
Ireland calls for fairer EU rules on digital subscriptions
Ireland’s consumer watchdog is pushing for EU “easy in, easy out” rules on online subscriptions amid widespread cancellation problems and scrutiny of Amazon Prime practices.
European Commission adopts CRA implementing regulation on product risk categories
The Commission’s CRA implementing regulation clarifies risk‑based categories for products with digital elements, reshaping conformity assessment duties for EU manufacturers.
EDPS launches first mapping of AI systems in EU institutions
EDPS has mapped high-risk AI use across EU institutions, preparing its market surveillance role under the AI Act and identifying priority areas such as AFSJ and AI in recruitment.
EU Digital Omnibus leaves publishers worse off on cookie consent
The EU Digital Omnibus offers cosmetic consent changes that tighten browser control, depress consent rates and deepen legal uncertainty for publishers under GDPR and ePrivacy.