EU Unveils Plans to Boost Tech Sovereignty Against US and China
The European Commission will introduce a package to increase semiconductor production, promote open-source technologies, and reduce reliance on non-EU cloud and AI providers
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U.S. Data Center Policy Shifts From Incentives to Restriction and Oversight
Data center regulation in the U.S. is shifting from generous incentives to increased local zoning restrictions and transparency demands amid rising community concerns
EU’s Digital Deregulation Agenda Risks Undermining Privacy and Rights
The European Commission's push to ease digital regulations under a deregulation agenda threatens privacy protections and democratic oversight established over the past decade
EU Debates Digital Omnibus and Tech Sovereignty at CPDP Conference
The 19th CPDP conference in Brussels highlighted contested EU tech policy debates, including the Digital Omnibus legislation, digital sovereignty, and researcher access to platform…
Digital Equity Act Cancellation Disrupts Community Broadband Ecosystems
The abrupt end of the Digital Equity Act funding in 2025 has disrupted efforts nationwide to build sustainable digital equity ecosystems that address access,…
EU Fines Temu €200 Million for Digital Services Act Breaches
The European Commission fined Chinese e-commerce platform Temu €200 million for failing to properly assess systemic risks under the EU’s Digital Services Act
Brazil Enacts Groundbreaking Ban on Addictive Design Targeting Minors
Brazil’s new law prohibits addictive design features in digital products for children and tasks the National Data Protection Agency with key regulatory decisions on…
EU-US Data Privacy Framework Faces Legal Challenges and Uncertainty
The transatlantic data transfer pact underpinning $9.8 trillion in trade is under growing strain amid European privacy concerns and legal challenges over US data…
YouTube Enhances Disclosure of AI-Generated Videos to Viewers
YouTube will display clear labels on videos made or altered with AI, helping viewers identify synthetic content amid rising AI-generated media
UK Court Upholds Police Facial Recognition Use Without New Legislation
A UK court rules that police can deploy facial recognition technology under existing policies despite civil liberties challenges, raising concerns over oversight and privacy