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The Open Cloud Coalition wants to create a more open European cloud market – but is there more to the group than meets the eye?
There’s a new cloud lobby group on the scene in Europe, but it’s not gone down well with one major industry player. Launched this week, the Open Cloud Coalition is a “new alliance of leading cloud providers and users,” as the organization describes itself. Alongside Google, the OCC has ten other members, including Centerprise, Civo, Clairo AI, ControlPlane, DTP Group,…
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European bank aims to keep startups local
Can extra funds keep startups and scaleups in Europe? The European Investment Bank (EIB) hopes so. The EIB – which is the European Union’s funding agency and is controlled by EU members – has asked European finance ministers for help closing the funding gap between the US and EU by supporting venture capital and private equity markets, in the hopes…
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European AI treaty adds uncertainty for CIOs, but few specifics – Computerworld
An AI usage treaty, negotiated by representatives of 57 countries, was unveiled Thursday, but its language is so overarching that it’s unclear if enterprise CIOs will need to do anything differently to comply. This mostly European effort adds to a lengthy list of AI global compliance efforts on top of many new legal attempts to govern AI in the United…
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European semiconductor group urges accelerated support and policy overhaul – Computerworld
“Finally, the ‘Chips Act 2.0’ should include mechanisms for flexibility and adaptability to rapidly respond to industry shifts and geopolitical changes, ensuring that the EU’s strategy remains relevant and effective in the evolving semiconductor landscape,” Rawat added. Overcoming export restrictions A significant challenge has been the trade restrictions placed on companies like ASML regarding exports to China. The ESIA has…
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Uber hit with €290m fine for storing European driver data in the US
Uber has been fined €290 million by the Dutch data protection authority for transferring the personal data of European drivers to the US without appropriate safeguards. According to the Dutch DPA, the transfers – which Uber has now halted – were a serious violation of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). “In Europe, the GDPR protects the fundamental rights…
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European iPhones are more fun now
Whining about stuff is a treasured American pastime, so allow me to indulge: the iPhone is more fun in Europe now, and it’s not fair. They’re getting all kinds of stuff because they have cool regulators, not like, regular regulators. Third-party app stores, the ability for browsers to run their own engines, Fortnite, and now the ability to replace lots…
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