AI
A Looming ‘Tokenocracy’ Threatens Regulators Ability to Govern AI
Panelists say the evaluation gap, not geopolitics, is the binding constraint on global AI rules
Expert Opinion
Bhavin Gandecha: The Permitting Bills Won’t Fix What’s Actually Broken
Congress keeps asking how to build faster, but nobody has defined how much delay or funding variance the system will tolerate before escalation is automatic.
AI
EU to Crack Down on AI Deepfakes, Illicit Imagery and Hacking with New Team in Brussels
Companies failing to adhere to the regulations could face fines or market access restrictions.
Data Center
EU Lays Out $11.4 Billion For 7 AI Gigafactories as it Aims to Catch Up With U.S. and China
The EU initiative includes adherence to data protection and ethical standards.
Thomas Regnier
EU Hits Google With $1 Billion Fine Over its Play App Store and Search
The EU continues to enforce digital regulations despite potential backlash from the U.S.
Social Media
French Lawmakers Approve a Sweeping Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
The bill also bans the use of mobile phones in high schools.
EU
EU Forces Google to Share Search Data and Open Android to Rival AI Companies
By January 2027, Google must share anonymized search data with rivals.
AI
Europe’s ‘Middle Powers’ Face Structural Challenges in AI Race
European powers are constrained by limited investment and reliance on U.S. firms, speakers say.
Cybersecurity
EU Cyber Resilience Will Reshape Global Product Security Standards
Subsea cables crossing into Europe now fall under same security rules as power grids, says European Commission's cybersecurity chief.
EU
As 6G Approaches, European Commission Bets Millions on Continental Tech Leadership
Two of the three dominant global mobile equipment vendors are European, the partnership's governing board chair said.
Satellite
FCC Seeking Comment on U.S. Firms’ Access to Foreign Satellite Markets
The agency argued draft European regulations would be barriers to American companies.
MWC2026
In Barcelona, Telecom CEOs Talk Sluggish Growth, EU Regulation and Geopolitics
European 'rip-and-replace' criticized, Eutelstat CEO promotes itself as only LEO system that is neither American nor Chinese
SpaceX
Amazon Satellites to Get Boost from Launch of Ariane 64, Europe's Most Powerful Rocket
EU's space program will launch the powerful version of the Ariane 6, with 32 Amazon Leo satellites for its broadband constellation.
EU
EU Accuses TikTok of 'Addictive Design' that Harms Children, Seeks Changes to Protect Users
Other countries are also taking action against social media addiction.
Social Media
Spain Looks to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Joining Others in Europe
Speaking on Tuesday at a summit in the United Arab Emirates, Sánchez criticized technology companies for allowing harmful content like child abuse and deepfake images.
digital
European Commission Opens Proceedings for Google to Comply with Digital Markets Act
U.S. tech firms warn uneven implementation across member states complicates compliance.
