EU warns Elon Musk that Twitter must follow local content rules to avoid ban
Musk's plans for looser moderation are butting up against political reality.
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European Union limits targeted advertising and content algorithms under new law
The Digital Services Act could reshape the internet.
US and EU aim to revive transatlantic data flows in new privacy deal
President Biden said the preliminary agreement will 'enhance the Privacy Shield framework.'
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Meta fined $18.6 million over 12 GDPR-related data breaches
Ireland's data watchdog received a dozen data breach notifications in 2018.
EU tells Google to delist Russian state media websites from search
Search engines play a 'decisive role' in the dissemination of content, EU officials told Google.
Internet backbone provider Cogent cuts off service to Russia
Some worry the move will prevent Russians from accessing independent news on the war in Ukraine.
Musk says Starlink won’t block Russian media outlets ‘unless at gunpoint’
“Sorry to be a free speech absolutist.”
YouTube blocks RT and Sputnik channels across Europe
It previously barred them from being able to generate ad revenue.
Russia withdraws from European spaceport in response to sanctions
The country has also dropped US involvement in a Venus probe.
Meta denies it threatened to leave Europe
The company has 'absolutely no desire' to pull Facebook and Instagram from the continent.
EU unveils a $49 billion plan to address chip shortages
Along with a US effort to bolster semiconductor production, the Chips Act aims to prevent future scarcity.
Spain sets new rules for influencers who promote cryptocurrency
Those with more than 100,000 followers need to include warnings about crypto risks.
EU seeks to block political ads that target people's ethnicity or religion
Organizations would need to disclose how ads are paid for and how they are targeting certain groups.
Google News returns to Spain after a seven-year absence
The service was pulled in 2014 ahead of a change to the country's copyright law.
Facebook will add 10,000 jobs in Europe to help build virtual worlds
The company is committing to the 'metaverse' in a big way.
European Parliament calls for a ban on facial recognition in public spaces
MEPs also said private facial recognition databases like Clearview AI should be prohibited.
Study says Europe is 21 years behind its emissions reduction goals
The continent's largest utility wants officials to pick up the pace.
Germany wants phone makers to offer 7 years of security updates
Even the EU isn't currently asking for as much.
WhatsApp faces $267 million EU fine over Facebook data sharing transparency
Officials also say the data sharing itself violates EU law.
EU says internet providers' zero-rating violates net neutrality
It could force European ISPs to treat traffic differently.
