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EU's new AI Code of Practise brings fresh compliance for UK firms

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
The EU's new AI Code of Practise, a voluntary but influential standard, now affects UK firms deploying AI systems within the EU market under the 2024 AI Act.
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ChatEurope launches AI chatbot for real-time verified news

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
ChatEurope, an AI chatbot backed by 15 European media outlets, offers real-time, journalist-verified news in seven languages to combat online disinformation.
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ChargePoint debuts Flex Plus charger for European company fleets

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
ChargePoint launches Flex Plus charger in Europe to help company fleets cut costs and simplify home EV charging with real-time load management and driver reimbursement.
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Scaleway launches AION to fuel Europe’s sovereign AI future

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Scaleway has launched the AION consortium to build sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to strengthen Europe’s digital independence with major public and private partners.
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EU urges social media ad checks to tackle €4.3bn scam crisis

Thu, 15th May 2025
EU member states urge social media firms to verify advertisers to curb a EUR €4.3bn investment scam crisis sweeping across Europe.
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OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability

Thu, 1st May 2025
The OpenID Foundation will showcase global digital ID interoperability with ten teams and government reps from three regions in an upcoming webinar.
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ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.
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ETSI forms new committee to advance data-driven standards

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
ETSI has unveiled a new Technical Committee on Data Solutions to enhance data-driven technologies and develop industry standards across multiple sectors.
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Kaspersky commits to EU ethical AI usage in cybersecurity

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Kaspersky has pledged its commitment to ethical AI usage in cybersecurity by signing the European Commission's AI Pact, reinforcing safe innovation in tech.
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SAS joins over 130 firms in signing European AI Pact

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
SAS has joined over 130 firms in signing the European Commission's AI Pact, promoting enhanced AI governance and best practices across Europe.
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OPIS launches biodiversity market report to support businesses

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
As nature credit markets emerge, the OPIS Biodiversity Market Report aims to guide businesses in achieving nature-positive goals amidst urgent calls to combat biodiversity loss.
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Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.
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UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
A cyber-attack on the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked speculation about its source, with experts suggesting rival state involvement.
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IoA partners with EIT to boost deep tech skills in Europe

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
The Institute of Analytics collaborates with the Deep Tech Talent Initiative, pledging to equip one million people with deep tech skills by 2025 through targeted programmes.
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Piwik PRO expands analytics offer to support SMEs' data needs

Wed, 15th May 2024
Piwik PRO broadens its privacy-compliant analytics suite, making it accessible for SMEs with new pricing and enhanced features to unlock value from their data.
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Alberto Ravagni appointed CEO of Net Zero Innovation Hub

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Alberto Ravagni, known for his clean energy expertise, is appointed CEO of the Net Zero Innovation Hub for European Data Centers, aimed at decarbonising data centres.
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Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.
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Datacenter.com recognised for EU energy efficiency

Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Datacenter.com has been recognized by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre for its energy-efficient data center facility in Amsterdam.
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European Commission urges recall of children's smartwatch

Tue, 5th Feb 2019
The European Commission has demanded a recall of the Enox Safe-KID-One children's smartwatch, citing severe security flaws that could endanger users.
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EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.