Tag: Eu
Solar power overtakes coal use in EU for first time
A new report from the energy think tank Ember reveals a significant shift in the EU's energy landscape. Solar power generation surpassed coal for the first time in 2024, accounting for 11% of the bloc's electricity, while coal generation fell below 10%. This marks a significant milestone in the EU's transition to renewable energy sources.…
DNA for entire human stored on crystal, Hunger Games studio announces AI deal
This tiny crystal could bring humans back to life. Pic: University of Southampton British scientists have stored DNA information for an entire human on a crystal, which could be used to bring back humanity if we become extinct. The team from the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) used lasers…
UK toughens up on default passwords, Tesla shares jump following China self-driving deal
Common and easily guessed passwords like "admin" or "12345" are being banned in the UK as part of world-first laws to protect against cyber attacks. As well as default passwords, if a user suggests a common password they will be prompted to change it on creation of a new account. It comes as a home…
Meta to tackle AI fraud in EU elections, electric Renault 5 makes debut
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta says it will form a team to tackle deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) content in the upcoming EU elections in June. It is concerned by how generative AI - tech which can fake videos, images and audio - might be used to trick voters. It comes on the same day Home…
EU formally investigates TikTok, fines Apple over music streaming
The EU has launched a formal investigation into whether TikTok has broken online content rules, including the safeguarding of children. The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, said it had opened official proceedings against the Chinese-owned short video platform over a potential breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA). It said the investigation was looking at…
X investigated over breaking EU law, Huawei co-develops Luxeed S7 EV
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is being investigated for allegedly breaking EU law on disinformation, illegal content and transparency, the European Commission has announced. The decision to launch formal infringement proceedings against the company, owned by the US billionaire Elon Musk, comes weeks after X was asked to provide evidence of compliance with new…
EU agrees law on AI regulation, 11th generation iPad due in 2024
European Union officials have reached a provisional deal on the world's first comprehensive laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. After 36 hours of talks, negotiators agreed rules around AI in systems like ChatGPT and facial recognition. The European Parliament will vote on the AI Act proposals early next year, but any legislation will…
1 in 3 Brit holidaymakers would consider additional SIM to avoid EU roaming charges
With 49% of Brits unaware of the international roaming charges, it is often an unwanted shock to the bank account when they return home from holiday having not factored in data usage. On average, people have been charged an extra £44 for roaming charges abroad. As Vodafone, Three and EE all now charge their customer's…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Twitter agrees to comply with EU laws on fake news
Twitter has agreed to comply with tough new EU laws on fake news, Russian propaganda and online crime after a team of officials from the European Commission entered its headquarters to stress test its capacity to operate legally in Europe. The move came just weeks after Elon Musk, Twitter’s owner, quit the bloc’s voluntary code of practice…
Tech Digest daily roundup: EU votes for replaceable smartphone batteries
The European Parliament has voted yes to replaceable battery legislation, putting Apple on a path to a second redesign just over a year after USB-C charging ports were mandated in the bloc. Unlike the USB-C redesign, which has a 2024 deadline, the "portable battery" rule will come into play in 2027 at the earliest. That rule, by…
