Maybe Meta's Llama claims to be open source because of the EU AI act
(simonwillison.net)
I encountered a theory a while ago that one of the reasons Meta insist on using the term “open source” for their Llama models despite the Llama license not actually conforming to the terms of the Open Source Definition is that the EU’s AI act includes special rules for open source models without requiring OSI compliance.
I encountered a theory a while ago that one of the reasons Meta insist on using the term “open source” for their Llama models despite the Llama license not actually conforming to the terms of the Open Source Definition is that the EU’s AI act includes special rules for open source models without requiring OSI compliance.
FCC chair calls EU satellite strategy 'anti-American'
(telecomstechnews.com)
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has urged EU nations to reevaluate their satellite strategy amid concerns about relying on Starlink for services.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has urged EU nations to reevaluate their satellite strategy amid concerns about relying on Starlink for services.
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
(ft.com)
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail
(ft.com)
EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail, says von der Leyen
EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail, says von der Leyen
EU, China will look into setting minimum prices on electric vehicles, EU says
(reuters.com)
The European Union and China have agreed to look into setting minimum prices of Chinese-made electric vehicles instead of tariffs imposed by the EU last year, a European Commission spokesperson said on Thursday.
The European Union and China have agreed to look into setting minimum prices of Chinese-made electric vehicles instead of tariffs imposed by the EU last year, a European Commission spokesperson said on Thursday.
EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs
(euronews.com)
After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.
After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.
Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid
(ft.com)
Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid
Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid
EU looks to hit Big Tech in crackdown on US services exports
(ft.com)
EU looks to hit US services in tariff retaliation
EU looks to hit US services in tariff retaliation
EU sends Apple first DMA interoperability instructions for apps and devices
(techcrunch.com)
The European Union has sent Apple preliminary instructions on how it expects the iPhone maker to comply with interoperability provisions in the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), its flagship market contestability reform.
The European Union has sent Apple preliminary instructions on how it expects the iPhone maker to comply with interoperability provisions in the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), its flagship market contestability reform.
EU accuses Google and Apple of breaking its rules, risking Trump clash
(theguardian.com)
The European Commission has accused the US tech companies Google and Apple of breaking its digital rules, in a landmark action that could escalate transatlantic tension with Donald Trump.
The European Commission has accused the US tech companies Google and Apple of breaking its digital rules, in a landmark action that could escalate transatlantic tension with Donald Trump.
Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores coming to the EU
(techcrunch.com)
People in the European Union are now allowed to access alternative app stores thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation designed to foster increased competition in the app ecosystem.
People in the European Union are now allowed to access alternative app stores thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation designed to foster increased competition in the app ecosystem.
Mozilla sees surge in Firefox users thanks to EU's Digital Markets Act
(cyberinsider.com)
Mozilla reports a significant rise in Firefox usage across the European Union, crediting the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for breaking long-standing barriers to browser choice.
Mozilla reports a significant rise in Firefox usage across the European Union, crediting the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for breaking long-standing barriers to browser choice.
EU-US data deal may be dead in the water
(simpleanalytics.com)
The EU-US data transfer deal might be heading for another collapse.
The EU-US data transfer deal might be heading for another collapse.
EU raises concerns over U.S. oversight changes in data privacy
(cliffordchance.com)
On January 27, 2025, the White House announced the removal of Democratic members from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), an independent agency responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability in U.S. surveillance practices.
On January 27, 2025, the White House announced the removal of Democratic members from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), an independent agency responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability in U.S. surveillance practices.
EU abandons ePrivacy reform, as bloc shifts focus to competitiveness
(techcrunch.com)
A long stalled bid to beef up European Union rules around online tracking technologies and put penalties on a similar footing to the bloc’s data protection framework, GDPR, has been withdrawn by the Commission after co-legislators failed to reach agreement over the plan.
A long stalled bid to beef up European Union rules around online tracking technologies and put penalties on a similar footing to the bloc’s data protection framework, GDPR, has been withdrawn by the Commission after co-legislators failed to reach agreement over the plan.
Apple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA
(9to5mac.com)
Apple has been legally required to approve a pornography app for iPhone users in EU markets due to regulatory actions put in place by Europe’s Digital Markets Act.
Apple has been legally required to approve a pornography app for iPhone users in EU markets due to regulatory actions put in place by Europe’s Digital Markets Act.
European Medicines Agency Ditches Elon Musk's X in Favor of Bluesky
(nltimes.nl)
The European Medicines Agency (EMA), which is the regulator for vaccines and medicine in the European Union (EU), has stopped using the social media platform X.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA), which is the regulator for vaccines and medicine in the European Union (EU), has stopped using the social media platform X.
Solar Overtakes Coal in EU
(semafor.com)
Solar power has overtaken coal in the European Union for the first time, according to research released Thursday.
Solar power has overtaken coal in the European Union for the first time, according to research released Thursday.
Pressure mounts on EU to use legal weapons against Musk's interference
(politico.eu)
Elon Musk’s decision to host German far-right leader Alice Weidel in a livestream on X is sparking fury from European Union leaders and lawmakers, who on Monday urged Brussels to deploy its full legal might to rein in the billionaire tech magnate.
Elon Musk’s decision to host German far-right leader Alice Weidel in a livestream on X is sparking fury from European Union leaders and lawmakers, who on Monday urged Brussels to deploy its full legal might to rein in the billionaire tech magnate.
EU bans BPA in food materials
(europa.eu)
The Commission has today adopted a ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, due to its potentially harmful health impact.
The Commission has today adopted a ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, due to its potentially harmful health impact.