Apple Finalizes €14.25 Billion Irish Tax Payment, Closing Nine-Year Legal Battle with the EU
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Apple finalizes its €14.25B ($16.5B) back-tax payment to Ireland, concluding a nine-year legal battle with the EU over claims of illegal state aid.The post Apple Finalizes €14.25 Billion Irish Tax Payment, Closing Nine-Year Legal Battle with the EU appear…
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Italian cybersecurity firm Exein raises €70m to expand globally
Suhasini Srinivasaragavan / siliconrepublic - Exein says it is experiencing a 450pc year-on-year growth.Read more: Italian cybersecurity firm Exein raises €70m to expand globally
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The EU is testing a prototype age verification app
Jess Weatherbed / theverge - The European Union is piloting a blueprint for age verification apps in Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, and Italy that aims to make it easier for online platforms to comply with rules that require them to protect minors. The app prototype was announced on…
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EU Parliament moves to ban AI-generated child sexual abuse material as its spread accelerates
Matthias Bastian / the-decoder - The EU Parliament wants to ban AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as part of a new directive, citing a rapidly growing threat. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has warned that AI-created abuse content is escalating at an alarming rate.The …
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Russian pro basketball player arrested for alleged role in ransomware attacks
Lawrence Abrams / bleepingcomputer - Russian professional basketball player Daniil Kasatkin was arrested in France at the request of the United States for allegedly acting as a negotiator for a ransomware gang. [...]
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EU Publishes Final AI Code of Practice, Defying Industry Calls for Delay
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - The European Union has published its final voluntary AI Code of Practice, providing key guidelines on safety, copyright, and transparency ahead of the AI Act.The post EU Publishes Final AI Code of Practice, Defying Industry Calls for Delay appeared first …
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No Opt-Out, No Traffic: Publishers File EU Antitrust Complaint Against Google’s AI Overviews
Chaitanya Kohli / medianama - The publishers' alliance alleged in the antitrust complaint that they have no option to opt out of the AI Overviews in Google Search without losing the ability to appear in search results.The post No Opt-Out, No Traffic: Publishers File EU Antitrust Compl…
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Apple Challenges 'Unprecedented' €500M EU Fine Over App Store Steering Rules
Juli Clover / macrumors - Apple is appealing the 500 million euro ($570 million) fine that it is facing in the European Union for allegedly violating the Digital Markets Act.In a statement to MacRumors, Apple said that the fine is unprecedented, and goes beyond what the law requir…
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Google Faces EU Complaint Over AI-Powered Search Summaries
Nehal Malik / iphoneincanada - A group of independent publishers has filed an antitrust complaint against Google with the European Commission, targeting the tech giant’s AI Overviews featureThe post Google Faces EU Complaint Over AI-Powered Search Summaries first appeared on iPhone in …
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EU businesses want a pause on AI regulations so they can cope with unregulated Big Tech players
Thomas Claburn / theregister - Mistral fears continental companies may not get time to escape 'distant, behemoth corporations' French AI business Mistral on Thursday announced an initiative called “AI for Citizens,” which it says offers a way to work with governments and public institu…
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Omnes Capital secures €112M first close for Omnes Real Tech 2, backed by EU defence mandate
Cate Lawrence / tech - Omnes Capital has raised €112 million at first close of Omnes Real Tech 2, its second fund supporting European deeptech scale-ups Backed by various European institutional investors (Bpifrance, France...
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Robinhood expands tokenized trading for European users
In a bold push to democratize access to U.S. equities abroad, Robinhood has launched a tokenized trading platform for European users. The platform enables trade in tokenized shares while also distributing tokens for companies like OpenAI and SpaceX, signaling a strategic expansion into innovative investment products.
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Apple tells EU to forget about getting all the new iOS 26 features
appleinsider - The EU's DMA is said to be in the interests of consumers, but as its been implemented, it's just denying them iOS 26 features Apple can't risk giving away to rivals.An EU flag with the App Store logoEU Mac users still haven't got iPhone mirroring, and the…
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Apple gives EU users App Store options in attempt to avoid massive fines
Barbara Moens, Financial Times / arstechnica - EU iPhone owners will be able to get apps from places other than the App Store.
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DeepSeek Faces German App Store Ban Over China Data Risks
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - German data regulators have asked Apple and Google to remove the DeepSeek AI app, citing critical GDPR violations and illegal data transfers to China.The post DeepSeek Faces German App Store Ban Over China Data Risks appeared first on WinBuzzer.
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Apple reveals complex system of App Store fees to avoid EU fine of 500 million euro
cnbc - The move shows that Apple may be able to make smaller changes to satisfy regulators.
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French cybercrime police arrest five suspected BreachForums admins
Connor Jones / theregister - Twentysomethings claimed to be linked to spate of high-profile cybercrimes The Paris police force's cybercrime brigade (BL2C) has arrested a further four men as part of a long-running investigation into the criminals behind BreachForums.…
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Norrsken Foundation commits €300M to AI startups tackling global challenges
Cate Lawrence / tech - The Norrsken Foundation has committed €300 million to investing in European startups using AI to solve the world’s greatest challenges.In an open letter, Norrsken’s funds confirmed that it will commit...
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NATO Summit Drama: Ceasefire and Trump’s Wavering Commitment
At an international summit, high-stakes negotiations collided with a delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran—yes, a ceasefire brokered by Trump, of all people. Amid market tremors and diplomatic dithering, leaders grappled with shifting alliances and uncertain defenses, revealing a geopolitical spectacle that’s as unpredictable as a reality TV finale.
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Project A closes €325M Fund V, boosting total assets to €1.2B
Cate Lawrence / tech - European VC firm Project A today announces the successful close of its oversubscribed €325 million Fund V, increasing its total assets under management to €1.2 billion. Project A aims to be the truste...
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