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A Munich court ruled that OpenAI's ChatGPT violated German copyright laws by training on licensed musical works without permission, ordering the company to pay damages to GEMA, Germany's music rights society, in what's being hailed as the first landmark AI ruling in Europe.
The European Commission is proposing significant changes to landmark privacy and AI legislation, including weakening GDPR protections and delaying AI Act implementation, sparking fierce criticism from privacy advocates who warn of undermining fundamental digital rights.
Meta launches its AI-generated short-form video feed Vibes in Europe, allowing users to create and share AI videos similar to TikTok, despite widespread user criticism and concerns about AI-generated content quality.
AI startup Anthropic announces major European expansion with new offices in Paris and Munich, driven by 9x revenue growth in EMEA region. The company also appoints new regional leadership to support enterprise clients including BMW, L'Oréal, and SAP.
The European Commission is weighing amendments to its landmark AI Act, potentially introducing grace periods and delayed enforcement in response to intense lobbying from US tech giants and the Trump administration. The proposed changes aim to balance regulatory compliance with industry competitiveness concerns.
NATO allies Poland, Romania, and Denmark are deploying the AI-powered Merops anti-drone system following Russian drone incursions into European airspace. The compact, truck-mounted system uses artificial intelligence to detect and neutralize hostile drones cost-effectively.
Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom announce a €1 billion partnership to build Europe's first Industrial AI Cloud in Munich, featuring 10,000 Blackwell GPUs and targeting AI sovereignty for German companies. The facility aims to boost Germany's AI computing power by 50% and will begin operations in early 2026.
Baidu's Apollo Go partners with Switzerland's PostBus to launch autonomous vehicle services in eastern Switzerland. The phased rollout begins with testing in 2025 and aims for regular operations by 2027, marking a significant step in Baidu's global expansion of its self-driving technology.
Alphabet's Waymo announces plans to expand its fully driverless robotaxi service to London, marking its first European venture. The company aims to begin operations in 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Laura Modiano, OpenAI's EMEA startups head, encourages European founders to be more assertive in providing feedback, citing American counterparts as 'shameless' in their approach. She emphasizes the importance of user input in shaping AI development.
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