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EU policymakers prepare to close on cybersecurity law for connected devices on 28/11/23
The EU co-legislators are set to reach a political agreement on the Cyber Resilience Act, with the main major hurdle left to solve around the power of national authorities to restrict access to reported vulnerabilities.
‘Key’ ransomware suspect arrested in Ukraine: Europol on 28/11/23
US, European and Ukrainian police have arrested a ringleader of a notorious hacker gang operating from Ukraine which used ransomware to fleece hundreds of millions of euros from their victims, Europol said Tuesday (28 November).
Parliament and Council Can Still Prevent an Own Goal on SEPs [Promoted content] on 28/11/23
The European Parliament and Member States can still prevent an unnecessary own goal in a high-stakes game over standard-essential patents.
Charting the Future of AI – From the EU AI Act to Global AI Governance on 27/11/23
Listen to the full event here:   The EU AI Act, proposed by the European Commission in 2021, will have a major impact on the development and use of artificial intelligence within the European Union. The Act stipulates that providers...
Germany teams up with Baltic states in EU digital reform push on 27/11/23
Germany, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are approaching the European Commission with a proposal to reform EU digital policy, with Germany looking to the Baltic states for expertise and the others hoping to capitalise on Germany's influence in the EU.
To be the fastest in the global tech race, one set of rules is better than 27 [Promoted content] on 27/11/23
To create more successful digital companies in Europe, new laws on AI and cybersecurity must simplify the rules, not add to the spaghetti bowl of regulations and institutions. Europe can become a digital powerhouse if we take our single market seriously.
New EU media law: Ownership transparency provision needs broader scope on 27/11/23
This week's trilogue negotiations on the European Media Freedom Act will include the key issue of media ownership transparency. The outcome will have tremendous consequences for the future of media freedom in the EU, write Eva Simon and Jascha Galaski.
Spanish presidency envisages landing zones on law enforcement in AI rulebook on 27/11/23
The Spanish presidency of the EU Council asked member states for flexibility in the sensitive area of law enforcement ahead of a crucial political meeting for the AI law. The AI Act is a flagship bill to regulate Artificial Intelligence...
EU countries’ reservations persist on Cyber Solidarity Act on 24/11/23
The Commission's proposal for a Cyber Solidarity Act is languishing in the EU Council of Ministers, where the scarce enthusiasm is evidenced by the slow progress at the technical level - despite there being no major political hurdle.
Foundation model discussions heat up, EUCS mediation attempt on 24/11/23
Welcome to Euractiv’s Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here.    “In Parliament, there is a clear majority position in wanting obligations, perhaps limited but clear, for the developers of...

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AI Act: MEPs close ranks in asking for tighter rules for powerful AI models (24/11/23)
The Digital Services Act at its first test (24/11/23)
Lobbying for Loopholes: The Battle Over Foundation Models in the EU AI Act [Promoted content] (24/11/23)
EU countries call for ‘overarching and comprehensive evaluation’ of data protection law (23/11/23)
Designing better digital services for citizens [Promoted content] (23/11/23)
EU cloud scheme slightly tones down sovereignty requirements (22/11/23)
Spanish EU presidency prepares to wrap up technical work on AI law (22/11/23)
Telecom market fragmentation on agenda of next ministerial meeting (22/11/23)
EU Parliament adopts Right to Repair law with broad support (22/11/23)
Major researchers, think tanks, CSOs support Spanish foundation models risk management approach for EU AI Act (22/11/23)
Artificial Intelligence: opening doors to a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive labour market [Promoted content] (22/11/23)
Leading MEPs make counter-proposal on AI rulebook’s law enforcement chapter (21/11/23)
EU lawmakers to discuss AI rulebook’s revised governance structure (21/11/23)
AI Act: EU Commission attempts to revive tiered approach shifting to General Purpose AI (20/11/23)
AI Act: Model cards and ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’? (20/11/23)
The Spanish presidency and the future of European Digitalization [Promoted content] (20/11/23)
Digital sovereignty from an SME perspective (20/11/23)
Hackback debate: new action plan brings viable option (20/11/23)
France, Germany, Italy push for ‘mandatory self-regulation’ for foundation models in EU’s AI law (19/11/23)
EU AI Act ‘cannot turn away from foundation models’, Spain’s state secretary says (17/11/23)
MEPs ask Commission to act after revelations of sensitive EU data sell-off (17/11/23)
Foundation model standoff, Media Freedom Act landing zones (17/11/23)
EHDS: Spanish presidency seeks additional tweaks on health record systems (17/11/23)
What direction for the EU Cybersecurity Competence Centre? (17/11/23)
TikTok challenges EU’s tight Big Tech grip (16/11/23)
Europe’s weaknesses, opportunities facing the AI revolution (16/11/23)
Regulating AI foundation models is crucial for innovation (16/11/23)
Building the bridge between digital SMEs and policymakers (16/11/23)
Small companies are Europe’s ‘hidden champions’, digital SME alliance chief says (16/11/23)
TikTok’s CEO updates EU leaders on safety and security progress [Promoted content] (16/11/23)
EU institutions finalise rulebook for travel tech platforms (16/11/23)
Cloud security empowers governments and safeguards citizens [Promoted content] (16/11/23)
Germany’s diffidence towards the data economy (16/11/23)
EU Commission’s microtargeting ads on controversial law faces fresh complaint (16/11/23)
Meta challenges EU’s Big Tech rulebook over Messanger, Markeplace (15/11/23)
EU Commission pitches double reporting of open security loopholes in cybersecurity law (15/11/23)
Spanish presidency prepares to close most of EU media law in next negotiation round (15/11/23)
EU’s Digital Decade: Europe’s big ideas mean nothing if they are poorly executed (15/11/23)
French police accused of using facial recognition software illegally (15/11/23)
DigiEduHack and the challenges of digital education (14/11/23)

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