German data protection authority vs. Chinese AI – and Google in the middle
A clash between Berlin’s data protection authority and Google over the Chinese app DeepSeek shines a spotlight on the tension between Europe’s strict privacy standards and the global ambitions of tech giants.
“What’s illegal offline is illegal online”: Henna Virkkunen’s Rome hearing, and what’s on her EU docket
Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, took part in an official hearing at the Chamber of Deputies on 16 July 2025. Her remit spans digital policy, the rule of law and media freedom, areas that Italy watches closely as EU enforcement and national reforms converge.
TikTok: will parents have more control over their children’s accounts?
TikTok introduces changes for parents of children using the platform. Is the Chinese giant introducing changes for fear of sanctions for violating EU regulations?
AI robs us of creativity and impairs critical thinking: What can young people do about it?
According to a new study, overuse of AI can rob people of creativity and critical thinking. What do young people think?
Digital gates to adulthood: how Europe checks your online age
New rules to protect children online reveal not only Europe’s growing ambition in digital safety but also the deep differences between countries when it comes to age checks. Where does protection end – and surveillance begin?
Interview with Vladimír Šucha about artificial intelligence and Slovak potential
Where have we moved as Slovakia? Is it safe to talk about our feelings with an AI chatbot? Is the European Union doing a good job when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence?
Will drone education be Lithuania’s new favorite school subject?
What was your favorite subject in high school? Did you have any original subjects that you’re sure are not taught anywhere else? In Lithuania, children will learn how to operate drones as a part of civil resistance training.
AI gigafactories: Europe’s race for digital sovereignty or just a Silicon Valley mirage?
The European Union has announced multibillion-euro investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, betting on AI gigafactories to counter the dominance of the United States.
