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Meta AI is rolling out in Europe after all
Meta is bringing its AI chatbot to Europe almost one year after pausing its launch in the region. Starting this week, Meta AI will roll out across WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger in 41 European countries and 21 overseas territories — but it will be limited to text-based chat features for now. Meta AI launched in the US in 2023.…
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Europe slams the brakes on Apple innovation in the EU – Computerworld
Why wouldn’t the kind of information gathered by data brokers using these “connected devices” be of use to, say, a hostile intelligence service attempting to track troop or munitions movements? Apple can protect us against this kind of threat, you say? Not under the DMA. Because when it comes to security patches for services/on-device features used by competitors, Apple will need…
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Nvidia cuts RTX 50-series prices across Europe
Nvidia has cut prices on its RTX 50-series of GPUs across Europe this week. The price cuts are thanks to a stronger Euro against the dollar, allowing Nvidia to cut the price of some of its latest GPUs by nearly five percent due to better exchange rates. Videocardz reports that the RTX 5090 has dropped by more than four percent…
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‘Customers have been begging us to launch’: AWS just rolled out Amazon Q Business in Europe – and it includes new data residency features
AWS has announced the availability of its Amazon Q Business platform in Europe in a move sure to please sovereignty-conscious customers. The tool, which can be used by staff to find internal data sources more efficiently, will now be available in AWS’ Ireland region in the city of Dublin. Until now the tool has only been available to AWS customers…
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Gender Bias From Deep Tech Investors Costs Europe €198.8 Billion
The gaping gender gap in the European deep tech sector has cost it almost €200 billion over the past 10 years, new research has found. Women-led companies have had significantly less representation in both IPO and non-IPO exits, despite bringing in more value per exit than their male-led counterparts. Women-led companies generate value but remain underrepresented According to Europe’s first…
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Huawei Cloud’s customizable services reap rewards in Europe
Huawei’s cloud division has seen significant growth outside of China over the last few years, with a sizable uptake in Europe. The company said its cloud business had expanded by 50% outside mainland China, with 140 carriers and 500 financial institutions adopting its digital services. Within Europe, the company said it now had more than 33,000 customers, many of which…
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Xiaomi brings its 15 and 15 Ultra flagships to Europe — but not the US
Just days after revealing the 15 Ultra in China, Xiaomi has announced a UK and European launch for its latest flagship phone, together with the base Xiaomi 15. There’s no sign of the Pro model, but there is an array of tablets, earbuds, and fitness trackers appearing alongside the phones. The 15 and 15 Ultra are available to order from…
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‘Europe could do it, but it’s chosen not to do it’: Eric Schmidt thinks EU regulation will stifle AI innovation – but Britain has a huge opportunity
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has hit out at EU AI regulation, suggesting overburdening rules put European companies at an inherent disadvantage compared to global counterparts. Speaking on the BBC Radio 4Today program, Schmidt said a combination of factors are hampering AI innovation in the region, including restrictive regulation and the natural “structure” of European markets. Reflecting on his time…
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First Apple-notarized porn app available to iPhone users in Europe
Update: Added statement from Apple below. The first Apple-notarized porn app, “Hot Tub,” is now available to iPhone users in Europe through the alternative app marketplace, AltStore PAL. Apple does not allow pornographic or adult content apps on the official Apple App Store. However, to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is now required as a “gatekeeper”…
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Europe takes a second look at Apple’s DMA compliance – Computerworld
At the very least, the review does buy Apple time to improve its business systems to better match what it now knows regulators want, without decimating its business. When dealing with any form of change, time is an advantage. But change remains inevitable That’s not to say Apple can stand still. The company’s senior executives are expected be in London this week,…
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