The European Commission has introduced a new voluntary Charter designed to make it easier for startups, SMEs, and technology companies to access Europe’s leading research laboratories, testing facilities, and innovation infrastructures. The initiative aims to remove many of the barriers that currently slow product development and technology validation, helping businesses bring new solutions to market […]
European businesses are gaining access to cutting-edge AI models later than their counterparts in the United States, and a new study suggests regulation is a major reason why. Research from the Center for the Governance of AI (GovAI) examined 375 large language model (LLM) releases between June 2018 and May 2026, comparing launch timelines across […]
The European Commission has found that Facebook and Instagram are violating several key provisions of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), including rules on how they handle illegal content, user moderation, and transparency. The preliminary ruling also states that both Meta and TikTok failed to meet their DSA transparency obligations. According to the Commission, Meta’s […]
The European Commission has launched an investigation into how platforms like Snapchat, YouTube, the Apple App Store, and Google Play protect minors online, under the EU’s landmark Digital Services Act (DSA). Officials have requested detailed information from these companies about their age verification systems and the measures they use to block minors from accessing illegal […]
The European Commission has released new guidelines to help companies operating AI models deemed to pose systemic risks comply with the European Union’s AI Act. These guidelines are intended to ease concerns among AI developers and businesses about the regulatory demands of the AI Act, while offering greater clarity on how to meet the law’s […]
The European Commission has announced a €1.3 billion investment to drive forward critical digital technologies essential for Europe’s future and technological sovereignty. This funding, allocated through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) for 2025-2027, will support key initiatives in Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital skills. Key Priorities of the DIGITAL Work Programme The […]