Australia Enacts Landmark Ban on Social Media for Under-16s

Legislation Passes with Strong Support Australia has taken a groundbreaking step by passing a bill that legally restricts social media access for anyone under the age of 16. This decision,…

EU Commission Proposes New Regulations for AI’s Environmental Impact

New Regulatory Measures on AI The European Commission plans to introduce new rules aimed at regulating the environmental consequences of artificial intelligence systems through secondary legislation tied to the existing…

Aston Martin Faces Challenges: New Debt and Profit Warning Issued

Financial Struggles for the Luxury Automaker Aston Martin, the renowned British luxury car manufacturer, is grappling with financial challenges as it seeks to raise millions to invest in electrification and…

Germany’s November Inflation Figures Surprise Markets: Bund Yields Decline

Inflation Rates Underwhelm Expectations Germany’s inflation rate rose to 2.2% in November, falling short of analysts’ predictions. The figures revealed a notable 0.2% drop in monthly inflation, signifying a trend…

Meta Proposes EU-Wide Standards for Online Teen Safety

A Call for Unified Age Verification Standards On Tuesday, Meta, the tech giant based in the U.S., presented the European Commission with a proposal aimed at establishing a cohesive age…

Auto Industry’s Shift to Electric Vehicles Continues Amid Political Uncertainty

Ongoing Transition to Electric Vehicles The auto industry remains firmly committed to its transition to electric vehicles (EVs), despite President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to eliminate federal tax credits for EV…

The Rise of Romania’s ‘TikTok Messiah’ Sparks Alarm Across Europe

A Surprising Electoral Victory Călin Georgescu, an unknown extremist candidate in Romania, has captured attention by winning the first round of presidential elections largely through a potent TikTok campaign. His…

Romanian Officials Urge EU Investigation into TikTok’s Election Impact

Investigation Request Leads to EU Scrutiny Romania’s National Audiovisual Council is calling on the European Commission to formally investigate TikTok’s influence in the recent presidential elections. A spokesperson for the…

Job Loss Fears Emerge Amid UniCredit Takeover Bid, Warns Banco BPM CEO

Potential Job Losses on the Horizon Giuseppe Castagna, the CEO of Banco BPM, has raised alarming concerns over a potential takeover by Italian rival UniCredit, estimating that as many as…

AI Experts Converge in San Francisco Amid Uncertainty Over Trump Administration

Gathering of AI Safety Experts Artificial intelligence (AI) experts and government officials are convening in San Francisco this week to address crucial safety measures for AI models. However, the backdrop…