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Thierry Breton
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DSA: also valid for providers of pornography

For the first time, porn sites are classified as particularly large providers. The Commission also publishes the classification notices for the first classifications. A German company wants to take action against this.

By Falk Steiner

Feature

EMFA: more media protection – but shortcomings remain

It was supposed to be the EU's answer to the death of journalists and guarantee journalistic freedom and independence: the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). What remains of the project after Friday's agreement and what it can achieve.

By Falk Steiner

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Gunther Kegel – for an ‘All-Electric Society’

Gunther Kegel was re-elected President of the ZVEI this year. The electrical engineer is working with the association to promote an electrified and digitalized society – in this respect, Germany is lagging far behind in Europe.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

Political agreement on the AI Act: it is now about the details

The EU has reached a compromise on the regulation of artificial intelligence. The AI Act regulates some things differently than the German government wanted. The technical details will be fleshed out in the coming days. Thus, the discussion continues.

By Corinna Visser

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Trilogue on AI Act goes into extra time

After 22 hours of marathon negotiations, the Commission, Council, and Parliament have interrupted their deliberations on the AI Act. They are due to continue today, Friday, at 0900. A conclusion now seems more likely than a postponement or even an abandonment.

By Corinna Visser

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AI Act: negotiations are still ongoing

The fifth trilogue on the Artificial Intelligence Act has turned into an ultramarathon. The negotiations, which began at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, were still ongoing at the time this edition went to press.

By Corinna Visser

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Study on hate speech: Europe's online hate

The Fundamental Rights Agency of the European Union (FRA) has looked into the phenomenon of hate speech in four language areas. Women are particularly often the target of verbal attacks.

By Falk Steiner