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Ensuring the safety of smart glasses: constructive solutions vs. virtue signaling Privacy Security

Ensuring the safety of smart glasses: constructive solutions vs. virtue signaling

by Egle Markeviciute

The German digital rights group filed a criminal complaint against Meta/Ray-Ban smart glasses, raising concerns about proportionality, applicability of the very same idea in other EU Member States, and existing issues with law enforcement.

Poland's feud with SpaceX over Starlink pricing poses a risk to SpaceX itself [updated] Security Infra

Poland's feud with SpaceX over Starlink pricing poses a risk to SpaceX itself [updated]

by Egle Markeviciute

Poland's feud with SpaceX over Starlink pricing posed reputational risks to SpaceX in Eastern Europe; however, Poland's reinstatement to the European region for Starlink roaming services ended speculation that the previous move was targeted at Ukraine.

How to prepare for the EU's new transparency and marking rules for AI AI AI Act

How to prepare for the EU's new transparency and marking rules for AI

by Egle Markeviciute

We break down the new EU’s 51-page transparency and marking guidelines for AI systems and AI-affected content. 

Applying GenAI across the EU: matching ambition with outcomes AI

Applying GenAI across the EU: matching ambition with outcomes

by Egle Markeviciute

The EU has a difficult task ahead: facilitating the use of AI across the public and private sectors, while ensuring that EU funding does not spark a wave of “AI-washing” projects, similar to the “innovation-washing” projects of the past - where funding fails to yield tangible outcomes.

EU Member States' influence in Brussels: fit for neither the present nor the future Better Regulation
Red Tape Roadblocks

EU Member States' influence in Brussels: fit for neither the present nor the future

by Egle Markeviciute

As the EU speeds up lawmaking, many Member States - especially smaller ones - are struggling to keep pace due to a lack of manpower and outdated practices. To avoid becoming mere observers, countries must urgently rethink how they work in Brussels - and at home.

EU orders Google to share search data with third-parties Data Privacy DMA

EU orders Google to share search data with third-parties

by Egle Markeviciute

The EU has ordered Google to share its search data with rivals by January 2027 under the DMA. But as concerns grow over data privacy and loopholes, a new survey reveals that 71% of Europeans have no idea their data will be shared.

What can the EU do to improve lawmaking? Better Regulation
Red Tape Roadblocks

What can the EU do to improve lawmaking?

by EU TECH LOOP

The Consumer Choice Center Europe's new report “Wiser regulation” evaluates the Commission's EU rulebook communication, identifies structural flaws in legislative processes, and offers tech-forward, actionable recommendations for EU institutions and member states.

Orwellian outcomes: Chat Control 1.0 adopted by the EP Privacy Chat Control

Orwellian outcomes: Chat Control 1.0 adopted by the EP

by Egle Markeviciute

Orwellian outcomes at the EP: procedural loopholes made the European Parliament adopt Chat Control 1.0, extending mass communication scanning until 2028.

21st-century demos: how Ireland consulted the public on its EU Presidency Better Regulation
Governments Doing Good

21st-century demos: how Ireland consulted the public on its EU Presidency

by Egle Markeviciute

Ireland’s timely and comprehensive public consultation with the public on its Presidency priorities stands out as an exemplary, transparent model, demonstrating how to effectively involve citizens in shaping European policy.

Study: data protection rules slow LLM rollout in Europe AI Privacy GDPR AI Act

Study: data protection rules slow LLM rollout in Europe

by Egle Markeviciute

A new Gov AI study reveals that EU data protection rules are stalling AI adoption, leaving 11% of advanced LLM releases delayed or blocked in Europe compared to the US. Meta faced the biggest hurdles, withholding 26% of its models from the bloc.

Double threat to privacy: Chat Control 1.0 and 2.0 are back Privacy

Double threat to privacy: Chat Control 1.0 and 2.0 are back

by Egle Markeviciute

With Chat Control 2.0 still in negotiations, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola has proposed reviving the expired Chat Control 1.0. The move triggers a double threat to encryption ahead of crucial June 29 trilogue talks, sparking fierce backlash from privacy advocates

CEE AI Index 2026: northern and southern divide AI

CEE AI Index 2026: northern and southern divide

by Egle Markeviciute

The AI Chamber's CEE AI Index 2026 reveals a region split in two: northern and central CEE countries are ready to lead on AI adoption, while the southern tier is still building foundations and may struggle to navigate the upcoming AI Act.

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