Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has asked Chinese AI company DeepSeek to clarify how it processes the personal data of Irish users. The request comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with European data protection laws. Unlike major US tech firms that base their EU operations in Ireland, DeepSeek has not designated the [...]
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has asked Chinese AI company DeepSeek to clarify how it processes the personal data of Irish users. The request comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with European data protection laws. Unlike major US tech firms that base their EU operations in Ireland, DeepSeek has not designated the [...]
Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini, has criticised the European Union’s AI regulations, claiming they are overly restrictive and hinder the ability of global companies to deploy AI technology in the region. His comments come ahead of the AI Action summit in Paris and reflect increasing frustration from private sector players with EU laws. Ezzat highlighted [...]
Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini, has criticised the European Union’s AI regulations, claiming they are overly restrictive and hinder the ability of global companies to deploy AI technology in the region. His comments come ahead of the AI Action summit in Paris and reflect increasing frustration from private sector players with EU laws. Ezzat highlighted [...]
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into X, formerly known as Twitter, over alleged algorithmic bias. The probe was initiated after a lawmaker raised concerns that biased algorithms on the platform may have distorted automated data processing. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that cybercrime specialists are analysing the issue and conducting technical checks. The investigation [...]
Specialised AI regulation may not be necessary, as existing laws already cover many aspects of AI-related concerns. Jovan Kurbalija, executive director of Diplo, argues in his blog that before enacting new AI-specific rules, society must assess whether current legal frameworks—such as consumer protection, data governance, and liability laws—can effectively regulate AI. He draws historical parallels, [...]
Specialised AI regulation may not be necessary, as existing laws already cover many aspects of AI-related concerns. Jovan Kurbalija, executive director of Diplo, argues in his blog that before enacting new AI-specific rules, society must assess whether current legal frameworks—such as consumer protection, data governance, and liability laws—can effectively regulate AI. He draws historical parallels, [...]
This analysis will be a detailed summary of Data Protection Day, providing the most relevant aspects from each session. The event welcomed people to Brussels, as well as virtually, to celebrate Data Protection Day 2025 together. Filled with a tight schedule, the event programme kicked off with opening remarks by the Secretary General of the [...]
Germany‘s Federal Cartel Office has expressed concerns over Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature, which could potentially violate antitrust rules for large tech companies. The regulator’s preliminary findings come after a detailed three-year investigation into the feature, which allows iPhone users to block advertisers from tracking their activities across multiple apps. The investigation is part [...]
President-elect Donald Trump met with Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, on 16 December at Mar-a-Lago to discuss plans for a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The meeting focused on developing a policy framework for the reserve, which aims to classify Bitcoin as a strategic asset within the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilisation Fund. The plan also includes rigorous [...]
