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Social media shutdowns might be happening in the EU with new law

EU Commissioner Thierry Breton backed French President Macron's call for debate on social media with new Digital Service Act. Here, what's at stake.

TechRadar

EU strikes deal giving users greater control over their data

The EU has reached an agreement giving users greater access to their data and control over how the digital information is used by companies.

Radio France Internationale

EU tech watchdogs tell Twitter to beef up its act before new digital law arrives

Twitter bosses have been warned they cannot be complacent in the countdown to the launch of the European Union's tough new digital rulebook, a top EU official said after carrying a “stress test” of the company's systems in Silicon Valley.

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Twitter agrees to comply with tough EU disinformation laws

Bloc officials enter company’s headquarters to test its controls on issues such as Russian propaganda

The Guardian - UK

Twitter faces 'stress test' of Europe's tough new Big Tech rules

A top European Union official is in Silicon Valley to check whether Twitter is ready to comply with sweeping new standards that the world’s biggest online platforms must obey soon

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 481

As the war enters its 481st day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

E.U.'s Digital Services Act Threatens Americans' Free Speech

Online platforms should resist binding us all to the rules of censorship-happy jurisdictions.

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Twitter just made it even harder to believe what you read on the internet

Twitter has pulled out of an EU code designed to fight the spread of disinformation.

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EU says Twitter has left its EU voluntary disinformation code

EU internal market commissioner Thierry Breton warned the social media giant, "you can run but you can't hide", with new laws targeting disinformation coming into effect on August 25.

ABC News

EU official says Twitter abandons bloc's voluntary pact against disinformation

A top European Union official says Twitter has dropped out of the bloc's voluntary agreement to combat online disinformation

The Independent UK

OpenAI boss downplays fears ChatGPT maker could leave Europe over AI rules

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is downplaying worries that the ChatGPT maker could exit the European Union if it can’t comply with the bloc’s strict new artificial intelligence rules

The Independent UK

EU and Google collaborate on 'AI pact' ahead of new guidelines

The EU and Google have begun collaborating to create an AI pact ahead of guidelines in the works to control AI technology.

Android Central

Europe wants its own satellite megaconstellation to compete with SpaceX Starlink: report

Planning is underway for a European constellation that will provide internet connectivity from low-Earth orbit similar to SpaceX's controversial Starlink megaconstellation.

Space

EU gives stark warning to Apple not to throttle charging speeds on iPhones

The iPhone 15 will not be sold within the EU if Apple hobbles generic USB-C cables

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Apple may not restrict USB-C charging on new iPhones after all

New EU legislation could force Apple to level the playing field for USB-C charging on the iPhone 15.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin preparing plan for Russian DEFEAT ahead of Ukraine's counter attack

The Kremlin's network of propagandists are being told to tell the Russian public not to "underestimate" Ukraine's counteroffensive, but that if Kyiv does win it's because they're supported with ammunition from the US and Europe

The Independent UK

EU wants to ramp up ammunition production to help Ukraine

The European Union has announced fresh plans to ramp up the large-scale production of ammunition

Reuters

EU plans to boost ammunition production to aid Ukraine

The European Union's executive wants to set aside more than 500 million euros ($550 million) to increase ammunition production to help Ukraine and replenish the stocks of EU member countries.

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France 24

Big Tech crackdown looms as EU, UK advance new rules

TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are facing rising pressure from European authorities as London and Brussels advanced new rules Tuesday to curb the power of digital companies.

The Guardian - UK

‘Unprepared’ Twitter among tech firms to face tough new EU digital rules

Designation as ‘very large online platform’ along with 16 other major names means big penalties for breaches

Bangkok Post

EU rolls out stricter rules for online platforms

BRUSSELS: The European Union on Tuesday designated 19 online platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, as having user numbers so big they will come under stricter regulatory rules for content.

Tom’s Hardware

EU Proceeds with $47 Billion European Chips Act

The EU reaches a deal on local semiconductor industry funding, to the tune of €43 billion.

TechRadar

How effective will the European Cyber Shield be?

Europe may need to collaborate with other world leaders to make its Cyber Shield as effective as possible.

The Independent UK

Macron heads to China for delicate talks on Ukraine, trade

French President Emmanuel Macron will muster all his diplomatic adeptness and political acumen on a three-day state visit to China where the war in Ukraine will be front and center

Reuters

Polish ammunition firm to boost output severalfold as part of EU-Ukraine plan

Polish ammunition maker Dezamet, a unit of state arms producer Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), will substantially boost capacity to supply EU-funded ammunition to Ukraine, Poland's prime minister said on Saturday.

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