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EU Designates XNXX as Very Large Online Platform Under DSA
XNXX becomes the fourth adult content platform classified as a Very Large Online Platform under the EU's Digital Services Act. The designati
AI-Generated Deepfake Pornography Targets Women, Straining Europe's Legal Frameworks
AI deepfake technology is being weaponised to create non-consensual pornography, overwhelmingly targeting women and girls. Experts describe
Deepfake Pornography Surge Driven by Generative AI, Report Finds
Deepfake videos online have surged by 550% since 2019, with 98% being pornography. South Korean women are the most targeted, driven by K-pop
First Female-Shaped Crash Test Dummy Could Make Cars Safer for Women
The SET 50F is the first crash test dummy designed to represent the female anatomy, not just a scaled-down male. Women are 73% more likely t
Europe's Data Dilemma: Balancing Digital Economy Growth with Personal Privacy
The EU's landmark GDPR law established a global standard for data privacy, but enforcement against tech giants remains complex. New legislat
will.i.am launches FYI, an AI-powered creative workspace
will.i.am has launched FYI, a productivity app designed for creatives, integrating messaging, file storage, and AI assistance. In an intervi
The Global Semiconductor Race: Europe's Position in the Technology Cold War
Semiconductors are the foundational technology in everything from smartphones to weapons systems, creating a trillion-dollar market. The US
In the French Alps, ONERA's Wind Tunnels Test Aircraft and Missiles for Europe
Hidden in the Maurienne valley, ONERA's wind tunnels have tested models for Concorde, Rafale, and Airbus A380. The facility runs at full cap
The last bulk floppy disk seller keeps a dying format alive
Tom Persky runs the world's last bulk floppy disk business from California. Despite the rise of cloud storage, embroidery, aviation, and too
Zelenskyy hologram at VivaTech urges tech firms to aid Ukraine's digital rebuild
Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed VivaTech 2022 in Paris via hologram, calling on global tech companies to partner with Ukraine. He invoked Star