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European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals
Europol and Eurojust led a multinational operation to take down 'First VPN,' a service accused of helping ransomware and fraud attackers evade detection.

How European Students Are Using AI for Productivity, Not Cheating
New data shows European students use AI for productivity, not cheating. This shifts education policy from bans to integration.

Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time
Tesla expands Full Self-Driving to Lithuania after Netherlands. Gradual rollout faces strict European regulations.

EU Court Case Tests Apple’s Grip on Interoperability
FSFE files a second intervention against Apple at the European Court of Justice, arguing the company must open its ecosystem under the Digital Markets Act.

EU Regulations Force Nintendo to Make Switch 2 Batteries Replaceable
Nintendo will sell a special Switch 2 in the EU with user-swappable batteries to comply with European law. The move sets a precedent for future console designs.

EU Forces Return of User-Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones
New EU regulations require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries, aiming to boost repairability and reduce e-waste.

France Leads EU's Charge Away From US Tech Giants
France is replacing Zoom and Microsoft Teams with homegrown tools, and other EU countries are following. The Trump-era push for digital sovereignty is reshaping Europe's tech landscape.

Wayve's Self-Driving Tech to Debut in Stellantis Vehicles by 2028
Wayve's autonomous driving technology will appear in US Stellantis vehicles starting in 2028, marking a major step for the British startup's expansion into the American market.

Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.

Europe launches open-source Office rival to challenge Microsoft and Google dominance
Euro-Office, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, launches June 9. It targets governments and businesses seeking digital sovereignty.

Poland Moves to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Schools
Poland's government approved a bill to ban phones and smartwatches in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student focus. The proposal now heads to parliament.

Mathematicians Warn AI Progress Outpaces Safety Measures
A group of leading mathematicians has issued a stark warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, calling for urgent safety protocols.

UK Lawmakers Warn Palantir Contracts Pose National Security Risk
UK lawmakers warn Palantir's government contracts are an unacceptable security vulnerability due to data sovereignty, regulatory, and intelligence risks.

Meta Faces Privacy Backlash After Removing Facial Recognition From Smart Glasses
Meta removed a face recognition system from its Ray-Ban smart glasses after privacy concerns. The company expressed frustration over the decision.

Worldcoin Layoffs Signal Trouble for Sam Altman's Iris-Scanning Venture
Worldcoin lays off staff amid regulatory battles over biometric data collection.

Programmable Disclosure Aims to Rebuild User Trust in Data Privacy
A new approach called programmable disclosure offers users dynamic control over their personal data, potentially transforming static privacy policies into interactive trust-building tools.

Google Brings Ads to AI-Powered Search Results
Google will place advertisements within its AI Mode search experience. The move marks a major monetization shift for generative search.

AI Critics Call Training Data Practices 'Unauthorized Plagiarism at Scale'
A rising number of critics argue generative AI systems rely on unauthorized copying of copyrighted work, amounting to plagiarism at unprecedented scale. The debate intensifies as lawsuits mount and regulators weigh new rules for training data.

Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Finally Reach US Roads
Audi's new Q9 SUV brings adaptive beam headlights to America, offering better illumination without glare after years of regulatory delays.

Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Raise New Privacy Concerns
Apple is reportedly adding cameras to future AirPods. The move could turn earbuds into surveillance tools. Privacy advocates are raising alarms.