Henna Virkkunen

The European Union has established a new team in Brussels to enforce its AI Act, requiring AI companies to label AI-generated content and monitor violations like deepfakes, illicit imagery, and cyber threats. The initiative includes expanding the AI Office with 38 personnel to oversee firms such as OpenAI and DeepSeek, alongside tools for whistleblowers and compliance reporting.

The European Union has established a new team in Brussels to enforce AI regulations, targeting deepfakes, illicit imagery, and cyber threats under the AI Act. The initiative requires AI-generated content to be labeled and includes tools for whistleblowers and compliance monitoring to track violations of the regulations.

The European Union has established a new team in Brussels to enforce regulations targeting AI deepfakes, illicit imagery, and cyber threats. The AI Act, set to take effect, requires AI companies to label generated content and addresses systemic risks like cyberattacks and manipulation. The EU also expands its AI Office with 38 new staff to monitor firms, including major players like OpenAI and DeepSeek, and introduces tools for whistleblowers and compliance.

The European Union is offering 10 billion euros ($11.4 billion) in funding to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to close the AI gap with the U.S. and China. The initiative seeks to attract 20 billion euros in private investment and enhance Europe’s computing power for AI development.

The EU is offering 10 billion euros ($11.4 billion) in public funding to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to close the AI gap with the U.S. and China. The initiative seeks to attract 20 billion euros in private investment and boost Europe's computing power for AI development.

The European Union is allocating $11.4 billion to build seven AI gigafactories to bridge the AI gap with the U.S. and China, aiming to attract additional private investment and enhance computing power. The initiative addresses concerns about reliance on foreign tech providers and strategic data security risks.

The EU accused TikTok of failing to protect children by allowing their accounts to be publicly visible, exposing them to risks like cyberbullying and predatory behavior. TikTok claimed its teen accounts have over 50 privacy features, but the EU warned it could face fines up to 6% of its annual turnover for non-compliance with the Digital Services Act.

Google was fined €890 million by the EU under the Digital Markets Act for favoring its own services in search results and restricting app developers on Google Play. The EU cited 'constructive dialogue' with Google, suggesting further fines may be avoided if compliance progresses, though Google criticized the penalties and may challenge the Commission in court.

The EU digital chief warns that AI is becoming a geopolitical weapon and urges Europe to avoid reliance on unpredictable Washington for strategic capabilities.

The European Commission fined AliExpress $629 million for failing to block counterfeit and unsafe products on its platform under the Digital Services Act. The fine follows similar penalties against Temu and X, with the commission accusing AliExpress of not systematically addressing risks to consumer safety.

The European Commission fined AliExpress 550 million euros for failing to address unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform under the Digital Services Act. This follows similar fines against Temu and X, with AliExpress disputing the 'disproportionate' penalty and committing to compliance improvements.

The European Commission fined AliExpress 550 million euros for failing to address unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform, marking the largest penalty under the EU's Digital Services Act. The fine follows similar penalties for Temu and X, with AliExpress disputing the 'disproportionate' amount and committing to review the decision.

The European Commission fined AliExpress 550 million euros for failing to address unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform under the Digital Services Act. The fine, the largest ever for DSA breaches, follows similar penalties for Temu and X, with AliExpress disputing the 'disproportionate' amount and vowing to review the decision. Alibaba, AliExpress' operator, also faces a U.S. $600 million settlement for selling illegal pharmaceuticals.

The European Commission fined AliExpress, owned by Alibaba, €550 million for failing to address illegal products on its platform, violating the Digital Services Act. The EU cited prolonged availability of counterfeit and unsafe items, inadequate staff for product reviews, and flawed systems for detecting harmful content.

The European Union ordered Google to share search data and open its Android system to rival AI services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), effective from 2027. Google criticized the measures as risking privacy and security, while the EU emphasized fostering competition. The decision is part of ongoing scrutiny, with potential fines for violations.

The EU has mandated that Google share anonymized search data with competitors by 2027 and open its Android OS to rival AI companies to promote competition. Google argues these rules could compromise user privacy and national security, while the EU aims to foster innovation and reduce market dominance.

The European Union has mandated that Google share anonymized search data with rivals and open its Android operating system to third-party AI agents by 2027. The rules aim to foster competition and innovation in AI by enabling rival services to function on Android devices at the same level as Google's Gemini AI.

The European Union mandated Google to share anonymized search data and open its Android system to rival AI companies to promote competition. Google argues the rules could compromise user privacy and security, while the EU claims the measures will foster innovation and consumer choice in the AI sector.

The European Union mandated Google to share anonymized search data and enable rival AI access on Android to foster competition. Google criticized the rules, warning they could compromise privacy and security, while the EU emphasized promoting user choice and innovation.

The Kremlin accused the European Commission of attempting to 'cancel' Russian culture after the EU proposed cutting funding for the Venice Biennale, citing democratic values. The Biennale's inclusion of a Russian pavilion sparked political controversy in Europe, with some Italian political groups opposing the EU's decision.

The EU warned Meta to modify Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive design' features like endless scroll and autoplay to protect users, particularly children, or face fines up to 6% of its global annual turnover. The European Commission stated Meta failed to address risks under the Digital Services Act, while Meta disputed the findings but pledged to engage constructively.

The European Union accused Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features like infinite scrolling and autoplay. The EU demanded Meta disable these features and comply with the Digital Services Act to protect users' physical and mental health, including minors, with potential fines up to 6% of the company's global revenue.

The European Union accused Meta of violating its Digital Services Act by using addictive design features like infinite scrolling and autoplay on Facebook and Instagram. The EU demands Meta disable these features by default and implement changes to protect users' mental health, with potential fines up to 6% of the company's global annual revenue. Meta claims it has already introduced safeguards, such as Teen Accounts, to address concerns.

The EU accused Meta of breaching social media laws by using addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram, demanding features like infinite scrolling be disabled. Meta must respond before a potential fine of up to 6% of its revenue.

The European Union accused Meta of violating its Digital Services Act by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features like infinite scrolling and autoplay, demanding they be disabled by default. Meta faces potential fines up to 6% of its global revenue if the EU's preliminary findings are upheld, though the company claims it has already implemented teen protections.

The EU General Court dismissed Apple’s legal challenge against its designation as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), confirming its status for controlling iOS and the App Store. Apple also failed to argue that DMA interoperability rules violated its rights, and the court rejected its claim to treat five App Stores as separate services.

The European Union plans to strengthen Europol by enhancing data exchange and integrating advanced technologies like AI and cloud infrastructure, with a doubled budget and increased staff. Privacy groups warn the reforms risk eroding privacy and enabling mass surveillance.

The Trump administration's decision to impose export controls on Anthropic's Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models risks undermining American AI dominance by signaling unreliability to foreign governments and companies. The move, part of a shifting regulatory approach, has prompted initiatives like the European Union's 'tech sovereignty' plan to reduce dependence on U.S. AI providers.

EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen warns of reliance on US companies. She arrives for a meeting of the College of European Commissioners in Brussels, Belgium.

The EU proposed favoring European companies in public contracts for cloud computing and AI services in sensitive sectors to reduce reliance on foreign firms. EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen emphasized the importance of European providers for 'very critical' sectors like defense, while stating no one is being excluded.

The European Union has launched a tech sovereignty initiative to reduce reliance on foreign providers for AI, cloud computing, and microchips. The package includes measures to boost local semiconductor production, expand data center capacity, and foster European alternatives to global tech giants.

The European Union has launched a tech sovereignty initiative to reduce reliance on foreign providers for AI, cloud computing, and microchips. The package includes measures to boost local semiconductor production through a revised Chips Act and expand data center capacity to support AI and cloud development.

The European Union has delayed enforcement of its AI Act rules by 16 months to December 2, 2027, after industry pressure. The delay affects high-risk AI areas such as biometrics and critical infrastructure. The move is seen as a win for tech firms and industry groups.