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Apple makes it impossible for developers to test third-party web engines outside the EU

9to5mac.com

Apple has made significant changes to the App Store guidelines in the European Union in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation. One of these changes allows developers to release iPhone web browsers with…

Political violence is on the rise in EU, driven by extremism and disillusionment

www.euronews.com

European Policy Centre analysts say the general political climate and the upcoming European elections are, in part, responsible for the uptick in violence.

EU military training mission leaves Mali after 11 years

www.vanguardngr.com

The European Union's military training mission in Mali said Friday it had officially ended its 11-year presence in the jihadist-wracked country, after the bloc did not renew its mandate in early May.

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Diplomat warns about response to EU ban on broadcasting of Russian media outlets

tass.com

According to the Russian diplomat, the EU decision is based "solely on political motives."

Tornado Cash founder sent to prison, DeFi’s EU struggles: Finance Redefined

cointelegraph.com

The Tornado Cash developer has been detained in the Netherlands since August 2022 after the United States government blacklisted Tornado Cash.

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ECOWAS, EU Collaborate on Schuman Forum on Security

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-eu-collaborate-on-schuman-forum-on-security/The European Union Delegation to Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Counter…

EU will not recognize Taiwan – Borrell

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The self-governing island is part of “one single China,” the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has asserted Read Full Article at RT.com

Analyzing the EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Spotlight on Biometrics

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The European Parliament formally adopted the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), a first-of-its-kind comprehensive regulation governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI), on March 13, 2024. While applicable to a wide range of AI…

Microsoft Bing is under the EU scrutiny again for its generative AI risks on electoral processes, months after being exempted from DMA regulation for not being 'dominant enough'

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Bing is on the EU's radar because its supercharged AI tools, like Copilot and Image Creator from Designer, could potentially be used to mislead and misinform voters about the forthcoming elections.

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National cocoa committee seeks urgent action amid EU deforestation regulation

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Onome Amuge The National Cocoa Management Committee (NCMC) has called for urgent action within the cocoa sector in response to the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), highlighting the need to align with the EUDR’s…

Apple limits the development and testing of third-party browser engines to devices physically located in the EU, forcing browser makers to have staff in the EU (Thomas Claburn/The Register)

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Apple limits the development and testing of third-party browser engines to devices physically located in the EU, forcing browser makers to have staff in the EU — Rival coders must have EU staff to build and test non-WebKit surfing — Apple…

EU Commission gives Microsoft 10 days to hand over AI documents

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BRUSSELS (SUNDIATA POST)- The European Commission on Friday gave Microsoft a Legally binding deadline of May 27 to supply documents concerning the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its Bing search engine. The order concerns…

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Populists Barred From Participating in EU Parliament Election Debate

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The two main right-wing groups in the EU Parliament have been cut out of the pre-election debate before voters head to the polls next month.

UK set to ditch set of EU driving laws because 'we have the freedom'

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has said the UK can "rethink" the regulation of the cars and vehicles on Britain's roads in the wake of the Brexit vote and European Union referendum.

EU state wants bloc to introduce ‘foreign agent’ laws

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s office has advocated the introduction of a foreign agent law across the EU Read Full Article at RT.com

Microsoft has 10 days to give information EU needs to assess Bing’s AI features, or face fines up to 6% of global income

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The European Commission is keeping a close eye on Microsoft’s generative AI tools, such as “Copilot in Bing” and “Image Creator by Designer,” which are offered by Bing. The EU regulator is concerned that these AI features could be risky to…

Hungary suggests EU countries adopt Georgian-style foreign agent law, adviser says

tass.com

Earlier, Hungary took measures against foreign influence on the country’s domestic policy

Electric car disaster as EU ports fill up with 100,000s of Chinese models no one wants

www.express.co.uk

Chinese EV companies have aggressively targeted European markets, as they look to take advantage of the EU's green agenda.

Microsoft risks billions in fines as EU investigates its generative AI disclosures

mashable.com

The European Union has set a deadline for Microsoft to provide relevant information on its generative AI risks ahead of election season, or face severe penalties.