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technology14 days ago•3 min saved

Dutch Court Bans Grok AI Nudity, Imposes €100k Daily Fine

An Amsterdam district court ordered Elon Musk’s xAI to stop Grok from generating or distributing AI-created nude images, including child sexual abuse material, in the Netherlands. The injunction imposes a €100,000 daily fine (capped at €10 million) and requires €2.2 million in Offlimits’ legal costs within 14 days; the ruling adds to mounting regulatory scrutiny as EU regulators, UK authorities and U.S. cities investigate Grok for safety and non-consensual content, with an estimated three million sexualized images generated by Grok between Dec. 29, 2025 and Jan. 9, 2026, including over 23,000 appearing to depict children.

via CNBC|

#amsterdam #child-sexual-abuse-material #grok

world-news27 days ago•21 min saved

Amsterdam Orthodox Jewish School Hit by Deliberate Blast, Security Tightened

An explosion lightly damaged an Orthodox Jewish school in Amsterdam in what the city’s mayor called a deliberate attack on the Jewish community; no injuries were reported, and security at Jewish institutions will be increased. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten condemned the act as unacceptable, and regional tensions over antisemitism have been noted following related incidents in nearby countries.

via New York Post|

#amsterdam #antisemitism #explosion

world27 days ago•31 min saved

Targeted blast hits Amsterdam Jewish school, mayor calls it an anti-Jewish attack

An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam and the mayor called it a targeted attack against the Jewish community. Security was heightened as Dutch leaders condemned antisemitism and police released images of a suspected attacker. The incident fits a broader pattern of antisemitic violence in Europe, with related incidents in Rotterdam and Liège earlier in the week and expressions of solidarity from international leaders.

via Yahoo News Singapore|

#amsterdam #antisemitism #explosion

world28 days ago•2 min saved

Deliberate blast targets Amsterdam Jewish school, mayor says

An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam's Buitenveldert district, with no injuries reported. Mayor Femke Halsema described it as a deliberate attack on the Jewish community and said Amsterdam must be a safe place for Jews, as police review CCTV footage and security at Jewish sites was tightened amid broader antisemitism concerns in the Netherlands.

via BBC|

#amsterdam #antisemitism #attack

world28 days ago•181 min saved

Amsterdam blast marks surge of antisemitic violence across Europe

An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam’s Buitenveldert, described by the mayor as a targeted attack on the Jewish community. The incident comes amid a broader wave of antisemitic violence in Europe tied to the Israel–Iran conflict, with related attacks and arrests reported in Rotterdam and Liège, and a separate synagogue incident in Michigan and a car-ramming attack in the United States under investigation.

via CNN|

#amsterdam #antisemitism #europe

world28 days ago•7 min saved

Amsterdam Jewish school blast sparks concern of targeted antisemitism

An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early Saturday with no injuries; the mayor described it as a deliberate attack on the Jewish community, with security at Jewish sites heightened in the Netherlands after a Rotterdam synagogue incident earlier in the week.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#amsterdam #antisemitism #jewish-community

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Fire Ravages Historic Churches and Sparks Violence in the Netherlands

A historic church in Amsterdam, the Vondelkerk, was destroyed by fire on New Year's Day amid widespread violence and fireworks-related incidents during the Netherlands' turbulent New Year’s Eve, raising concerns about the erosion of social and spiritual cohesion in Europe.

via The Catholic Herald|

#amsterdam #church-fire #cultural-heritage

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Historic Amsterdam Church Destroyed in New Year's Fire and Violence

A fire on New Year’s Day destroyed the historic 150-year-old Vondelkerk in Amsterdam, built by Pierre Cuypers, leaving the building gutted and causing the tower to fall. The church, deconsecrated and used as an event venue, is now the focus of a crowdfunding campaign for restoration, with no injuries reported.

via Catholic News Agency|

#amsterdam #fire #historic-church

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Amsterdam's Teen Girl Murder Sparks Outrage and Political Debate

A 17-year-old girl was fatally stabbed while cycling home in Amsterdam, shaking the city's sense of safety and prompting discussions on violence and women's safety, especially after the arrest of a suspect believed to be an asylum seeker. The incident has led to increased awareness and debates about societal safety and immigration policies.

via The New York Times|

#amsterdam #cycling-safety #immigration

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Mass 'No Kings' Protests Signal Growing Resistance Against Trump

A protest in Amsterdam called 'No Tyrants' was part of a global series of demonstrations against Donald Trump’s policies, featuring creative and humorous signs, passionate speeches, and a large turnout of over 2000 people, reflecting widespread opposition to perceived authoritarian tendencies and military displays.

via Euronews|

#amsterdam #democracy #protest

culture10 months ago•1 min saved

Amsterdam Museum Displays 200-Year-Old Erotic Condom

An almost 200-year-old condom made of sheep's appendix, featuring explicit print and inscriptions, is displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam as part of an exhibition on 19th-century prostitution and sexuality, highlighting historical attitudes towards sexual health and parody.

via BBC|

#19th-century #amsterdam #condom

art-and-culture10 months ago•1 min saved

Ancient Erotic Condom Displayed at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

A nearly 200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art, possibly a brothel souvenir, is on display at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum as part of an exhibition on 19th-century sex work, highlighting the playful and serious aspects of sexual health from that era.

via Phys.org|

#19th-century #amsterdam #art-and-culture

travel1 year ago•2 min saved

Cities and Corporations Grapple with Tourism and Crypto Challenges

Amsterdam is intensifying its efforts to combat overtourism by planning to ban cruise ships from its harbor by 2035, reducing the current number from 190 to 100 by 2026. This move is part of broader measures to address pollution and overcrowding, as the city aims to maintain its livability and sustainability. Despite potential revenue losses, the city council believes these actions are necessary to preserve Amsterdam's attractiveness and infrastructure, which have been strained by a surge in tourist numbers.

via Fortune|

#amsterdam #cruise-ships #overtourism

world-news1 year ago•0 min saved

Amsterdam's Struggle with Antisemitism and Misplaced Blame

The article discusses recent attacks in Amsterdam and draws parallels to historical pogroms, highlighting the enduring impact of such violence on communities.

via The New York Times|

#amsterdam #attacks #history

world-news1 year ago•5 min saved

Amsterdam Mayor Faces Backlash Over Comments on Soccer Fan Attack

The mayor of Amsterdam expressed regret for using the term "pogrom" to describe attacks on Israeli soccer fans, acknowledging the term's politicization. The incident involved violence between Israeli fans and locals, with accusations of anti-Semitism and hooliganism. The mayor's comments sparked debate over the appropriateness of the term, given its historical connotations and the nature of the violence.

via Haaretz|

#amsterdam #israel #pogrom