The EU Commission wants to put Europe at the forefront of the semiconductor industry. Those who invest here can hope for massive subsidies – but at the same time must enter into far-reaching commitments. There is criticism from within the industry.
By Till Hoppe
Facebook's parent company Meta has announced that its services, such as Facebook and Instagram, may have to shut down in Europe. This has led to joy, but also to frown lines in Europe and demands of the EU Commission. However, Meta's message could have been intended for a completely different addressee.
By Falk Steiner
The regulation of artificial intelligence was one of the priorities of the Slovenian Council Presidency. At the end of November, it published a first compromise draft. Now the French have drawn up their own proposals. Among other things, they are calling for users of high-risk AI systems to be given information about the systems' mechanisms.
By Jasmin Kohl
