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4 reasons why we can’t have #ChatControl in the EU Privacy Security Chat Control

4 reasons why we can’t have #ChatControl in the EU

by Egle Markeviciute

The EU Council's vote on CSAM / ChatControl has been postponed to Thursday, June 20th. The proposals, aimed at combating children’s sexual exploitation and abuse online, are problematic from a privacy, value, and technical perspective. 

Letta’s report: everything tech-related you need to know Infra

Letta’s report: everything tech-related you need to know

by Egle Markeviciute

Enrico Letta's report on the future of the Single Market is one of the most influential in shaping the next European Commission's agenda. In this article, we reflect on Letta's ideas relevant to European digital and electronic communications transformation.

Is Brussel's regulation of tech on the ballot at the EU elections?
Red Tape Roadblocks

Is Brussel's regulation of tech on the ballot at the EU elections?

by Yaël Ossowski

Despite the tough moves from Brussels, it's clear that general economic trends and nation-specific worries will dominate the ballot box more than tech rules.

Temu, Baby Yoda, and Online Advertising Security DSA

Temu, Baby Yoda, and Online Advertising

by Fred Roeder

Regulators and consumer groups across the EU have already been expressing concerns about a myriad of potential Temu’s consumer protection violations, including misleading practices when consumers see big differences between what is advertised and what is realistically delivered to them.

Smart legal policy will stop China’s intellectual property theft, not protectionism Data Security

Smart legal policy will stop China’s intellectual property theft, not protectionism

by Emil Panzaru

The estimated costs of Chinese fraud and lost economic opportunities via IP theft are in the trillions of euros.

INTRO: Looping you into the EU’s tech bubble

INTRO: Looping you into the EU’s tech bubble

by Egle Markeviciute

We launched the EU Tech Loop because we want to see Europe as a strong, innovative, and fair place. We hope to change it, and we invite you to help us do it. 

Unmasking the plan to restrict encryption and private messaging in Europe Privacy Security Chat Control

Unmasking the plan to restrict encryption and private messaging in Europe

by Yaël Ossowski

Can European law enforcement agencies force messaging services to crack open the contents of their users' communications to scan for and retain illegal material?

EU and global AI race: an evaluation AI
Global Innovation Race

EU and global AI race: an evaluation

by Egle Markeviciute

The race for dominance in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is heating up, with the European Union (EU) struggling to keep pace with the US and China. 

Why the UK is immune to the 'Brussels AI effect'? AI
Global Innovation Race

Why the UK is immune to the 'Brussels AI effect'?

by Mike Salem

Having pioneered the first two industrial revolutions, the UK seems on track to deliver on the fourth, or is it?

Europe’s Fintech Success Story: What is a Cheque?
Inspirational Innovations

Europe’s Fintech Success Story: What is a Cheque?

by Fred Roeder

Europeans exhibit a greater inclination toward adopting online banking and payments, a trend not solely attributed to consumer behavior but also to astute regulation.

Israel’s example holds three key takeaways for EU cybersecurity Security
Governments Doing Good

Israel’s example holds three key takeaways for EU cybersecurity

by Emil Panzaru

The secrets to Israel's enduring success offer great lessons for players like the European Union who are looking to build their future cybersecurity capacity.

A look in the mirror: CEE innovation gap

A look in the mirror: CEE innovation gap

by Egle Markeviciute

The EU faces a dual challenge in tech innovation. Not only does it lag behind the US and China, but there is also a significant divide within the bloc itself, with Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) trailing behind their Western counterparts.