EU Commission plans to continue tech standardisation work with US
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, left, speaks with European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager.
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EU requires Apple to stop geo-blocking
The EU has ordered Apple to stop geo-blocking its services, pushing for fair access across the digital market and giving Apple a month to comply or face enforcement actions.
Tech giants are investing in ‘sovereign AI’ to help Europe cut its dependence on the U.S.
Tech giants and European firms are embracing “sovereign AI,” focusing on local infrastructure and data sovereignty to enhance competitiveness and cultural alignment within EU digital law frameworks.
EU Seeks Input on AI Act Definitions and Banned Uses of AI
The EU is consulting stakeholders to refine AI Act guidelines, focusing on defining AI systems and banned uses, with guidance expected in early 2025.
EU digital governance is too complex
The EU’s digital rulebook aims to streamline governance, but its complexity challenges organizations’ compliance, necessitating effective digital governance frameworks to achieve its objectives.
Norway Proposes 15-Year Social Media Age Limit to Protect Minors
Norway plans to raise the social media age limit to 15, seeking EU-style solutions to protect minors online.
Commission Publishes Fitness Check on EU Consumer Law for Digital Fairness
The European Commission’s fitness check evaluates EU consumer law effectiveness in ensuring digital fairness, emphasizing transparency and proposed legislative reforms.
LatticeFlow’s Framework benchmarks for AI Act Compliance
The EU leads in AI regulation with a new framework; LatticeFlow’s Compl-AI assesses AI model compliance, revealing gaps in fairness and resilience, urging balanced development.
Commission proposes digital passports and ID cards for easier travel
The EU proposes digital travel credentials and an app to enhance border security and efficiency for Schengen travelers, pending approval by the Council and Parliament.
Dutch Government’s obstains from EU CSAM Regulation
The Dutch government abstains from supporting the current EU Regulation on combating online child sexual abuse material due to concerns over privacy and digital security.