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world3 days ago•4 min saved

Macron's Madrid speech on speech limits clashes with France's escalating school riots

French President Emmanuel Macron faces intense backlash after declaring that the American model of free speech is 'the opposite of free speech' and must be bounded by public order. These remarks, made in Madrid on Sept. 29, coincide with violent nationwide student protests in France over school funding. Critics argue Macron’s stance contradicts the chaos in his own country, where riots have led to over 5,000 arrests and the burning of 24 schools. Macron also urged the EU to enforce online censorship laws more aggressively, a move criticized by free speech advocates as state-controlled suppression of dissent.

via Fox News|

#emmanuel-macron #eu-regulation #france

energy-and-climate19 days ago•5 min saved

EU rolls out green data-center label to curb energy and water use

Brussels unveiled an optional A–G sustainability label for large data centers powering AI, requiring disclosure of energy efficiency, water consumption and clean power uptake to boost transparency and spur decarbonization. The scheme takes effect August 2027, with later mandatory standards planned to tighten the requirements. Compliance is currently low (about 36% of sites disclose data). While some industry groups warn it could deter investment, the EU frames the label as essential to align AI infrastructure with climate goals and Europe’s competitiveness in the AI race.

via politico.eu|

#data-centers #energy-and-climate #energy-efficiency

technology25 days ago•2 min saved

OpenAI faces privacy scrutiny as contractors review real ChatGPT conversations

OpenAI reportedly employs hundreds of contractors to review real ChatGPT conversations under Project Lily, exposing prompts and some user-context to human reviewers; OpenAI says a Privacy Filter redacts personal data, but critics note gaps; EU law requires informing users at collection, and Italy has fined OpenAI EUR 15 million for data processing without a valid legal basis; privacy defaults vary by product (Improve the model enabled by default for consumer accounts, disabled for Enterprise) with a move toward zero-data-retention for enterprise; the article highlights ongoing privacy trade-offs in AI services.

via thenextweb.com|

#chatgpt #data-collection #eu-regulation

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

EU Regulation May Bring Removable Phone Batteries Back

Starting February 2027, EU law will require phones and tablets to have removable batteries that end users can swap with standard tools, aiming to extend device lifespans and simplify recycling; most premium phones will stay sealed and water resistant, but some models today (e.g., Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro, Fairphone 6) already use user-replaceable packs. A carveout allows battery replacements to be handled by professional repairers if devices meet health and IP standards (83% capacity after 500 cycles, 80% after 1,000 cycles, IP67+), meaning we could see more removable-battery options without a wholesale redesign for every model.

via Engadget|

#battery-health #eu-regulation #removable-battery

world2 months ago•12 min saved

Casu Marzu: Sardinia’s Maggot-Infused Cheese at Europe’s Regulatory Crossroads

Cas u marzu is a Sardinian pecorino deliberately opened to invite Piophila casei larvae, creating a cheese with thousands of live maggots that are eaten while still wriggling. It has been banned across Europe for containing live larvae, yet it remains listed as a traditional Italian product and is produced and traded privately. Efforts to legalize it under controlled rules have stalled, as regulators cite safety concerns tied to open-air production and uncertain health risks. A 2005 Sassari study showed inconsistent colonization under controlled conditions, and climate shifts plus enforcement gaps further reduce supply, leaving the cheese caught between culinary tradition and European food-safety standards.

via spacedaily.com|

#casu-marzu #eu-regulation #piophila-casei

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

EU Debuts AI-Labeling Rules for Content Across Platforms

EU's new AI transparency rules require clear labeling of AI-generated or substantially manipulated content, including visible labels and technical markers like watermarks; applies mainly to professional content with exemptions for personal use and artistic works, and requires persistent detection across platforms; compliance by Dec 2 with penalties for noncompliance; platforms and tech giants like Meta, TikTok, and Google are adopting labeling practices and standards.

via TechSpot|

#ai #ai-generated-content #eu-regulation

business2 months ago

EU hits Google and AliExpress with fines for platform abuses

The European Union has fined Google €890 million for privileging its own apps in its ecosystem, while AliExpress was fined a record €550 million for allowing unsafe and counterfeit goods to be sold on its marketplace.

via BBC|

#aliexpress #antitrust #business

business2 months ago•3 min saved

EU hits AliExpress with record €550m fine over illegal goods

The European Commission fined AliExpress a record €550m for failing to adequately detect and curb illegal and unsafe products on its marketplace, marking the largest penalty under the Digital Services Act. A two-year investigation found weak detection systems, insufficient enforcement of penalties on traders, and product checks that could be easily circumvented. AliExpress plans to appeal and must present a remediation plan by 20 October.

via BBC|

#alibaba #aliexpress #business

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

EU hits AliExpress with record $625 million DSA penalty for counterfeit risk and weak moderation

The European Commission fined AliExpress a record $625 million under the Digital Services Act for failing to adequately assess and mitigate risks from illegal and counterfeit products, including understaffed moderation, easy evasion by sellers via miscategorization, ineffective brand authorization, and recommender/ads that amplified exposure; AliExpress plans to appeal, while EU officials stress that scale isn’t an excuse for failing to police online marketplaces.

via Ars Technica|

#aliexpress #counterfeit-products #digital-services-act

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

EU eases battery rules for wearables, clearing Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses push in Europe

The European Commission issued a delegated act exempting wearable devices, including smart glasses like Meta’s Ray‑Ban, from the batteries regulation that requires removable batteries, clearing a major hurdle for EU sales after U.S. pressure; the two-month window for objections means the rule could take effect soon and may also benefit other makers such as Samsung, Google, and Apple. Privacy groups warn against weakening protections, while Meta says its glasses include safeguards and notes the EU rollout remains slower than the U.S., with more than 7 million pairs sold worldwide in 2025.

via politico.eu|

#battery-regulation #eu-regulation #meta-ray-ban

world3 months ago•3 min saved

EU targets Meta's 'addictive design' in push to curb teen social media use

EU regulators have charged Meta with failing to curb 'addictive design' on Facebook and Instagram—such as autoplay and infinite scroll—that may drive excessive teen use, while Meta defends its steps and the Commission weighs reforms under the Digital Services Act, with penalties up to 6% of annual turnover.

via The Guardian|

#addictive-design #digital-services-act #eu-regulation

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

EU data-sharing push could expose user privacy, Google warns

Europe’s DMA plan to force anonymized search-data sharing with rivals and to loosen Gemini’s Android AI dominance could create privacy and security risks, Google argues, noting anonymization is hard and de-anonymization is possible; regulators still aim to curb Google’s gatekeeper power with a final decision due by July 27.

via Ars Technica|

#android #dma #eu-regulation

technology4 months ago•10 min saved

EU and China Block Siri AI Ahead of WWDC 2026 Update

Apple’s Siri AI upgrades unveiled at WWDC 2026 won’t be available on iOS or iPadOS in the EU or China this year due to regulatory hurdles, with EU regulators rejecting Apple’s proposed safety/privacy solution; Apple will still roll out Siri AI on macOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27 in the EU, while China awaits regulatory clearance.

via MacRumors|

#apple #china #eu-regulation

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Switch 2 Battery Revolution: Replaceable Cells on the Horizon to Meet EU Rules

Nintendo confirms a Switch 2 hardware revision with an OS-modified model (OSM) to comply with EU battery rules, signaling easier battery removal (no adhesives, standard tools) and potential Joy‑Con and Pro Controller updates. The policy requires replacement batteries for up to five years after discontinuation and could spur third‑party, higher-capacity cells. The changes target a February 18, 2027 effective date.

via Digital Foundry|

#batteries #eu-regulation #hardware-design

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Plans EU-Only Switch 2 Variant With Replaceable Batteries

Nintendo confirmed an EU-compliant Switch 2 variant with swappable batteries is in development for 2027 to meet the EU's right-to-repair rules (models with prefix 'BEE' and 'OSM' on packaging). These EU-only versions will be sold as regulatory products within the EU and likely won't release outside the region; the move comes as the EU battery rules take effect in 2027 and after Nintendo's May 2026 price increase to €500. The Switch 2, released in 2025, already offers a bigger screen and improved performance as part of Nintendo's ongoing hardware evolution.

via Engadget|

#eu-regulation #nintendo #replaceable-batteries