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All 'public' Facebook and Instagram posts and photos by Irish and European users are now part of Meta's AI-training system

Artificial intelligence

All 'public' Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp posts and photos by Irish and European users are now part of Meta's AI-training system

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fromHackernoon

1 year ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: AI Knows Best-But Only If You Agree With It (2/18/2025) | HackerNoon

The ongoing debate about Bitcoin's utility has intensified with potential U.S. government involvement.

AI's rise may jeopardize human knowledge diversity and innovation.

fromSocial Media Today

2 days ago

Meta Gains DPC Approval to Use EU User Data for AI Training

Meta is making significant improvements to comply with EU data protection rights and enhance AI tailored specifically for European users.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

The Stack: Major updates in Tech and Media

The tech industry is shifting towards AI while facing pushback from legal and creative sectors.

EU regulators are cracking down on illegal tracking practices in advertising.

Proposed AI copyright reforms in the UK are meeting resistance from leading artists.

All 'public' Facebook and Instagram posts and photos by Irish and European users are now part of Meta's AI-training system

Meta has begun using public data from EU users to enhance its AI models while ensuring privacy protections and user consent.

Artificial intelligence

All 'public' Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp posts and photos by Irish and European users are now part of Meta's AI-training system

more#ai

1 day ago

License fees 8 to 15 times higher since VMware became part of Broadcom

European VMware users report drastic price hikes, with bills surging tenfold due to Broadcom's licensing policies, raising significant concerns about competition and fairness.

European startups

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

1 day ago

Digest: Google Introduces 'AI Mode' in Search; EU Investigates TikTok Over 'SkinnyTok' Harm to Minors - ExchangeWire.com

Google's 'AI Mode' revolutionizes search with an interactive chatbot experience.

EU investigates TikTok for promoting harmful content to minors through 'SkinnyTok'.

France politics

fromThe Local France

4 days ago

French state covered up Nestle water scandal, Senate report finds

The French government has allegedly covered up NestlÃ©'s scandal regarding prohibited treatments in natural mineral water.

Apple and Meta Hit With Fines for Violating E.U. Digital Competition Law

EU regulators fine Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act, marking an effort to enhance competition in the digital economy.

EU Commission fines Apple, Meta over digital law breaches DW 04/23/2025

Tech giants Apple and Meta fined for breaching EU Digital Markets Act enforcement.

fromDeveloper Tech News

Apple wipes App Store apps lacking EU trader status

Apple removes apps from the EU App Store lacking mandated 'trader status' contact information due to EU's Digital Services Act regulations.

Apple and Meta hit with the EU's first DMA antitrust fines

Apple and Meta have been fined for violating the EU's Digital Markets Act, underscoring enforcement against anticompetitive practices.

fromwww.bbc.com

EU hits Apple and Meta with 700m of fines

The EU fines Apple and Meta a combined 700 million under new tech regulations, marking a significant enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.

The European Union fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million in separate digital cases

EU regulators fined Apple and Meta for breaching digital competition rules, emphasizing user choice and market fairplay.

Apple and Meta Hit With Fines for Violating E.U. Digital Competition Law

EU regulators fine Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act, marking an effort to enhance competition in the digital economy.

EU Commission fines Apple, Meta over digital law breaches DW 04/23/2025

Tech giants Apple and Meta fined for breaching EU Digital Markets Act enforcement.

fromDeveloper Tech News

Apple wipes App Store apps lacking EU trader status

Apple removes apps from the EU App Store lacking mandated 'trader status' contact information due to EU's Digital Services Act regulations.

Apple and Meta hit with the EU's first DMA antitrust fines

Apple and Meta have been fined for violating the EU's Digital Markets Act, underscoring enforcement against anticompetitive practices.

fromwww.bbc.com

EU hits Apple and Meta with 700m of fines

The EU fines Apple and Meta a combined 700 million under new tech regulations, marking a significant enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.

The European Union fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million in separate digital cases

EU regulators fined Apple and Meta for breaching digital competition rules, emphasizing user choice and market fairplay.

TikTok sends European user data to China: 530 million fine

TikTok has been fined â¬530 million by the Irish DPC for failing to comply with EU data protection rules.

EU data protection

The EU thinks TikTok broke its ad rules.

EU data protection

European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with lack of transparency on ads

EU data protection

TikTok fined 530M for sending EU user data to China

EU data protection

TikTok slapped with $600 million fine over illegal data transfers to China

fromwww.engadget.com

EU data protection

TikTok reportedly faces a 500 million fine for sending private user data to China

TikTok sends European user data to China: 530 million fine

TikTok has been fined â¬530 million by the Irish DPC for failing to comply with EU data protection rules.

The EU thinks TikTok broke its ad rules.

The EU's preliminary findings suggest TikTok violated ad transparency rules according to the Digital Services Act.

European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with lack of transparency on ads

TikTok has been accused of breaching EU advertising transparency rules and failing to meet the standards of the Digital Services Act.

TikTok fined 530M for sending EU user data to China

TikTok was fined â¬530 million for illegal data transfers to China, violating EU privacy regulations.

TikTok slapped with $600 million fine over illegal data transfers to China

TikTok has been fined $600 million by EU regulators for illegal data transfers to China, impacting user privacy and transparency obligations.

fromwww.engadget.com

TikTok reportedly faces a 500 million fine for sending private user data to China

TikTok may be fined $553 million for improper data transfer to China, violating GDPR.

US lawmakers rip EU over Big Tech fines that 'target American companies'

House Republicans are questioning EU's Digital Markets Act enforcement, citing potential unfair penalties targeting US tech firms, as critics claim it stifles innovation.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Google facing at least 12billion euros in civil claims across Europe

Google faces over $12 billion in damage claims from EU price comparison sites for antitrust violations.

The Big Tech vs. Europe war just ratcheted up. But Trump is also taking on Big Tech.

The European Union has fined Apple and Meta a total of $800 million for antitrust violations, emphasizing tensions between US tech and EU regulations.

4 weeks ago

The EU fined Apple and Meta but failed to really hold them to account. Was that to appease Trump? | Alexander Hurst

The EU's lenient fines against big tech fail to challenge their market dominance effectively.

Exclusive | European Union to slap Meta with fine up to $1B or more for breaching strict antitrust rules: sources

EU fines Meta over $1 billion for violating antitrust rules, underlining enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.

European startups

Microsoft expected to avoid EU fine over Teams bundling

US lawmakers rip EU over Big Tech fines that 'target American companies'

House Republicans are questioning EU's Digital Markets Act enforcement, citing potential unfair penalties targeting US tech firms, as critics claim it stifles innovation.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Google facing at least 12billion euros in civil claims across Europe

Google faces over $12 billion in damage claims from EU price comparison sites for antitrust violations.

The Big Tech vs. Europe war just ratcheted up. But Trump is also taking on Big Tech.

The European Union has fined Apple and Meta a total of $800 million for antitrust violations, emphasizing tensions between US tech and EU regulations.

4 weeks ago

The EU fined Apple and Meta but failed to really hold them to account. Was that to appease Trump? | Alexander Hurst

The EU's lenient fines against big tech fail to challenge their market dominance effectively.

Exclusive | European Union to slap Meta with fine up to $1B or more for breaching strict antitrust rules: sources

EU fines Meta over $1 billion for violating antitrust rules, underlining enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

European startups

Microsoft expected to avoid EU fine over Teams bundling

more#antitrust

#brexit

UK politics

UK requests return to EU's freedom of movement for pets

UK news

How Brexit continues to affect tourism DW 03/31/2025

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK politics

Watchdog investigating whether Defra breaking laws on cleaning up English rivers

UK politics

UK requests return to EU's freedom of movement for pets

UK news

How Brexit continues to affect tourism DW 03/31/2025

UK politics

Watchdog investigating whether Defra breaking laws on cleaning up English rivers

EU must 'fully' apply its market fairness rulebook on Google, search rivals urge | TechCrunch

The EU is urged to expand its investigation of Google under the Digital Markets Act for potentially unfair practices.

Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores coming to the EU | TechCrunch

The Digital Markets Act empowers EU users to access alternative app stores, enhancing competition and app variety.

Mobile UX

EU to push forward with Apple and Meta investigations

EU will announce next month if Apple and Meta complied with the Digital Markets Act rules.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

EU slaps Meta, Apple with nearly $800m fines

The EU has fined Apple and Meta 700 million euros under the Digital Markets Act for breaching regulations against Big Tech dominance.

It's the moment of truth for Zuckerberg's Trump bet

Zuckerberg's ties to Trump may influence Meta's strategy amid impending EU regulatory actions.

Is Google Rigging Search? EU's Preliminary Findings Are In

The European Commission claims Google is violating the Digital Markets Act by self-preferencing on Search and the Play Store.

EU must 'fully' apply its market fairness rulebook on Google, search rivals urge | TechCrunch

The EU is urged to expand its investigation of Google under the Digital Markets Act for potentially unfair practices.

Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores coming to the EU | TechCrunch

The Digital Markets Act empowers EU users to access alternative app stores, enhancing competition and app variety.

Mobile UX

EU to push forward with Apple and Meta investigations

EU will announce next month if Apple and Meta complied with the Digital Markets Act rules.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

EU slaps Meta, Apple with nearly $800m fines

The EU has fined Apple and Meta 700 million euros under the Digital Markets Act for breaching regulations against Big Tech dominance.

It's the moment of truth for Zuckerberg's Trump bet

Zuckerberg's ties to Trump may influence Meta's strategy amid impending EU regulatory actions.

Is Google Rigging Search? EU's Preliminary Findings Are In

The European Commission claims Google is violating the Digital Markets Act by self-preferencing on Search and the Play Store.

more#digital-markets-act

How Germany's election may shape migration in the entire EU DW 02/19/2025

CDU's Friedrich Merz proposes controversial asylum policies, aiming for stricter border controls and national prioritization over EU regulations.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Germany politics

Everything you need to carry in your car while driving in Germany

Germany politics

How Germany's election may shape migration in the entire EU DW 02/19/2025

CDU's Friedrich Merz proposes controversial asylum policies, aiming for stricter border controls and national prioritization over EU regulations.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Germany politics

Everything you need to carry in your car while driving in Germany

Tesla sales plunge 45.2% in Europe as EV market grows but fails to offset petrol decline

Electric car sales in Europe rose 37.3% in January, but overall car sales dropped by 2.1%.

Tesla's sales fell significantly while competitors like SAIC Motor gained traction.

EU gives carmakers breathing space' on green targets as EV sales slump

European carmakers get a two-year extension to meet pollution targets, as announced by Ursula von der Leyen.

European startups

Renault and Citroen owner warn of painful decisions' if EU does not change rules for small cars

fromFast Company

Tesla sales plunge 45.2% in Europe as EV market grows but fails to offset petrol decline

Electric car sales in Europe rose 37.3% in January, but overall car sales dropped by 2.1%.

Tesla's sales fell significantly while competitors like SAIC Motor gained traction.

EU gives carmakers breathing space' on green targets as EV sales slump

European carmakers get a two-year extension to meet pollution targets, as announced by Ursula von der Leyen.

European startups

Renault and Citroen owner warn of painful decisions' if EU does not change rules for small cars

more#automotive-industry

WhatsApp is now a Very Large platform in the EU, and will face tougher regulation

WhatsApp has been designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the EU's Digital Services Act due to its user base.

US politics

Cybersecurity's on the front line in the culture wars

Nations protect citizens in diverse ways, but technology complicates protections and raises questions about data privacy and control.

Meta set to resume training AI models on EU user posts

Meta plans to use EU public posts for AI training, ensuring user privacy and offering easy opt-out procedures.

All 'public' Facebook and Instagram posts and photos by Irish and European users to be switched on for Meta's AI-training system

Meta's AI system will analyze public user content on its platforms in the EU to enhance cultural insights.

EU data protection

Meta to start training its AI models on public content in the EU | TechCrunch

WhatsApp is now a Very Large platform in the EU, and will face tougher regulation

WhatsApp has been designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the EU's Digital Services Act due to its user base.

US politics

Cybersecurity's on the front line in the culture wars

Nations protect citizens in diverse ways, but technology complicates protections and raises questions about data privacy and control.

Meta set to resume training AI models on EU user posts

Meta plans to use EU public posts for AI training, ensuring user privacy and offering easy opt-out procedures.

All 'public' Facebook and Instagram posts and photos by Irish and European users to be switched on for Meta's AI-training system

Meta's AI system will analyze public user content on its platforms in the EU to enhance cultural insights.

EU data protection

Meta to start training its AI models on public content in the EU | TechCrunch

How the EU wants to simplify paperwork for car owners moving abroad

The European Commission aims to simplify car registration and roadworthiness processes across EU member states through digital solutions.

E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk's X

The EU is set to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk's platform X for violating laws aimed at curbing disinformation.

fromMashable

Elon Musk's X lost 11 million users in the EU

X's European user base has decreased by 11 million since Musk's acquisition, falling below pre-acquisition levels.

fromForbes

Social media marketing

European Businesses Will Be Burdened Most By EU Attacks On Meta

fromAol

Social media marketing

Meta stocks up as company's Q1 earnings beat expectations, Zuckerberg touts 'strong start'

E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk's X

The EU is set to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk's platform X for violating laws aimed at curbing disinformation.

fromMashable

Elon Musk's X lost 11 million users in the EU

X's European user base has decreased by 11 million since Musk's acquisition, falling below pre-acquisition levels.

fromForbes

Social media marketing

European Businesses Will Be Burdened Most By EU Attacks On Meta

fromAol

Social media marketing

Meta stocks up as company's Q1 earnings beat expectations, Zuckerberg touts 'strong start'

more#social-media

Press freedom and pluralism face existential battle' across EU, report finds

Media pluralism in the EU is threatened by high ownership concentration and government interference, jeopardizing press freedom.

#recycling

fromSilicon Canals

European startups

Limburg-based climate tech startup Back to Battery secures investment from Graduate Entrepreneur - Silicon Canals

Environment

Panda to use cameras in bin lorries to photograph households bins dumping rubbish incorrectly

fromSilicon Canals

European startups

Limburg-based climate tech startup Back to Battery secures investment from Graduate Entrepreneur - Silicon Canals

Environment

Panda to use cameras in bin lorries to photograph households bins dumping rubbish incorrectly

Paris-based Celest Science raises 2M in Seed funding

Celest Science raises â¬2M to enhance climate risk modeling for financial and governmental entities.

#digital-services-act

Apple suspends over 135,000 apps across EU App Stores

The Digital Services Act mandates app developers disclose trader status for compliance, causing significant app removals across the EU.

Apple purges apps without contact info from EU app store, as DSA deadline hits | TechCrunch

App developers must disclose their address, phone number, and email to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act.

fromComputerworld

Trump and EU Commission set course for confrontation on big tech

J.D. Vance criticized the EU for suppressing free speech through the Digital Services Act.

How Free Speech' Became a New Flashpoint Between Europe and U.S.

Trump's administration clashes with Europe over digital censorship and free speech implications tied to the Digital Services Act.

ChatGPT search is growing quickly in Europe, OpenAI data suggests | TechCrunch

ChatGPT search is rapidly gaining popularity in Europe, with 41.3 million active users as of March 2025.

Artificial intelligence

How EU wants to change AI, big tech image amid US pressure DW 02/11/2025

Apple suspends over 135,000 apps across EU App Stores

The Digital Services Act mandates app developers disclose trader status for compliance, causing significant app removals across the EU.

Apple purges apps without contact info from EU app store, as DSA deadline hits | TechCrunch

App developers must disclose their address, phone number, and email to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act.

fromComputerworld

Trump and EU Commission set course for confrontation on big tech

J.D. Vance criticized the EU for suppressing free speech through the Digital Services Act.

How Free Speech' Became a New Flashpoint Between Europe and U.S.

Trump's administration clashes with Europe over digital censorship and free speech implications tied to the Digital Services Act.

ChatGPT search is growing quickly in Europe, OpenAI data suggests | TechCrunch

ChatGPT search is rapidly gaining popularity in Europe, with 41.3 million active users as of March 2025.

more#digital-services-act

Artificial intelligence

How EU wants to change AI, big tech image amid US pressure DW 02/11/2025

Smartphones and tablets to get a new label in June, indicating battery life and efficiency

The EU requires phones and tablets to display energy labels beginning June 20, 2025, enhancing transparency on battery life and efficiency for consumers.

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

Europe politics

New Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Furniture and Tires Will All Have to Last Longer, Europe Mandates

Mobile UX

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

Smartphones and tablets to get a new label in June, indicating battery life and efficiency

The EU requires phones and tablets to display energy labels beginning June 20, 2025, enhancing transparency on battery life and efficiency for consumers.

Europe politics

New Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Furniture and Tires Will All Have to Last Longer, Europe Mandates

more#ecodesign

#foot-and-mouth-disease

UK news

Travellers from Europe banned from taking meat and dairy products into UK

Berlin food

Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy

UK news

Travellers from Europe banned from taking meat and dairy products into UK

more#foot-and-mouth-disease

Berlin food

Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy

fromTheStreet Crypto: Bitcoin and cryptocurrency news, advice, analysis and more

Google's latest ad regulations for crypto to take effect from April 23

Starting April 23, Google will implement stricter advertising policies for cryptocurrency services in Europe, aligning with the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.

European startups

#artificial-intelligence

fromSocial Media Today

Meta Launches AI Chatbot to EU Users

Meta is launching its AI chat function in Europe after navigating complex regulatory challenges.

Meta's AI tools won't use EU user data due to compliance with evolving regulations.

EU AI Rules Delay Tech Rollouts, But Civil Societies Say Safety Comes First | TechRepublic

EU regulations on AI are seen as beneficial for consumer safety and privacy, despite tech companies' claims of hindering access to innovations.

fromSocial Media Today

Meta Launches AI Chatbot to EU Users

Meta is launching its AI chat function in Europe after navigating complex regulatory challenges.

Meta's AI tools won't use EU user data due to compliance with evolving regulations.

more#artificial-intelligence

EU AI Rules Delay Tech Rollouts, But Civil Societies Say Safety Comes First | TechRepublic

EU regulations on AI are seen as beneficial for consumer safety and privacy, despite tech companies' claims of hindering access to innovations.

#tariffs

Europe politics

Italy warns against counter-tariffs on US, calls for budget leeway

Tech industry

Big Tech cozied up to Trump - it's not getting much in return

Europe politics

Italy warns against counter-tariffs on US, calls for budget leeway

Tech industry

Big Tech cozied up to Trump - it's not getting much in return

more#tariffs

#sustainability

Privacy professionals

fromFast Company

The shopping revolution no one's talking about-yet

Digital product passports empower consumers with detailed insights into product sustainability and transparency.

fromBusiness Matters

Europe politics

EU 'omnibus' offers key opportunity to drive competitiveness and redress past wrongs

Privacy professionals

fromFast Company

The shopping revolution no one's talking about-yet

Digital product passports empower consumers with detailed insights into product sustainability and transparency.

fromBusiness Matters

Europe politics

EU 'omnibus' offers key opportunity to drive competitiveness and redress past wrongs

Landmark EU digital declaration sparks call to cut startup regulation

European startups urge swift action to reduce EU regulations for a more favorable business environment.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Saving the Internet in Europe: Fostering Choice, Competition and the Right to Innovate

EFF is working to enhance digital rights in Europe through advocacy and competition law.

Antitrust measures can significantly impact market fairness and innovation in technology.

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland proposes raising flight delay compensation threshold from three hours to five, causing concern among consumer groups.

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland's proposal to increase flight delay compensation threshold from three to five hours faces criticism from consumer protection groups.

Germany news

2 years ago

EXPLAINED: How to get compensation for delayed or cancelled trains in Germany

Deutsche Bahn paid â¬200 million in 2024 for train delays, the highest rate in 21 years.

fromThe Local France

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland proposes raising flight delay compensation threshold from three hours to five, causing concern among consumer groups.

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland's proposal to increase flight delay compensation threshold from three to five hours faces criticism from consumer protection groups.

Germany news

2 years ago

EXPLAINED: How to get compensation for delayed or cancelled trains in Germany

Deutsche Bahn paid â¬200 million in 2024 for train delays, the highest rate in 21 years.

more#passenger-rights

France politics

fromThe Local France

France outlaws disposable electronic cigarettes

France has banned the sale of single-use electronic vaping devices to protect youth and reduce environmental impact.

Manchester City

fromwww.bbc.com

Man City reported to European Commission over rule breaches - Tebas

La Liga's president has filed a complaint against Manchester City for alleged breaches of state aid rules.

Bicycling

Engwe Mapfour N1 Pro e-bike review: the new 'premium'

Engwe's Mapfour N1 Pro aims to comply with EU regulations while offering premium features for commuters.

fromComputerWeekly.com