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EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech’s access to strategic tenders

The European Union plans to propose strict criteria for cloud computing services in highly critical state tenders that could exclude Amazon, Microsoft and Google from such projects, according to...

EU reaches provisional deal on watered-down AI rules

7 May 2026 | by Foo Yun Chee

EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers have agreed to watered-down landmark artificial intelligence rules, including delaying their implementation, in a move which critics say shows Europe caving to Big...

Big Tech may win reprieve as EU mulls easing AI rules

9 November 2025 | by Foo Yun Chee

Apple, Meta Platforms and other tech giants may win a reprieve from the EU’s landmark artificial intelligence rules as regulators consider easing sections of the legislation as part of...

EU chief backs Australia’s ‘common sense’ social media age ban

25 September 2025 | by Joseph Brookes

The head of the European Union says Australia’s attempt to keep children off social media is inspiring her and member states, as Europe ramps up tech trials and public...

Microsoft likely to sign EU AI code, while Meta rebuffs guidelines

20 July 2025 | by Foo Yun Chee

Microsoft will likely sign the European Union’s code of practice to help companies comply with the bloc’s landmark artificial intelligence rules, its president told Reuters on Friday, while Meta...

Five EU nations to test age verification app to protect children

15 July 2025 | by Foo Yun Chee

France, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Greece will test a blueprint for an age verification app to protect children online, the European Commission said on Monday, amid growing global concern...

EU launches new strategy, seeks global digital alliances

7 June 2025 | by James Riley

The European Union has launched a new International Digital Strategy with a commitment to promoting a rules-based global digital order and working with like-minded partners to offset a period...

EU plans tech scale-up fund to narrow gap with US, China

28 May 2025 | by Philip Blenkinsop

The European Commission plans to create a public-private fund of at least €10 billion euros (A$17.5 billion) to help tech companies scale up as the European Union aims to...

Europe makes pitch to lure scientists as Trump battles universities

6 May 2025 | by Elizabeth Pineau and Dominique Vidalon

The European Union and France on Monday announced half a billion euros worth of incentives to lure scientists to the continent, seeking to profit from US President Donald Trump’s...

Microsoft president Brad Smith walks line between Europe and US

30 April 2025 | by Foo Yun Chee

Microsoft respects European laws including landmark legislation seeking to rein in the power of Big Tech, its President Brad Smith said on Wednesday, putting the company at odds with...

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EU reaches provisional deal on watered-down AI rules

Big Tech may win reprieve as EU mulls easing AI rules

Microsoft likely to sign EU AI code, while Meta rebuffs guidelines

EU launches new strategy, seeks global digital alliances

EU plans tech scale-up fund to narrow gap with US, China

Europe makes pitch to lure scientists as Trump battles universities

Microsoft president Brad Smith walks line between Europe and US

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