Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Can social media swing the EU election? Compared to the 2019 election more EU platform rules are in place. 28/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Macron urges Europe-wide social media age restriction of 15 EU data regulations currently state that teenagers must be 16 to have their data processed but member states can decide to lower the age limit. 27/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets rebound: Easing geopolitical tension brings recovery European stock markets have bounced back after a three-week losing streak, bolstered by eased geopolitical tensions and robust corporate earnings. Meanwhile, Wall Street is also set for a positive week, with performance influenced by the outcomes of major tech company results. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Online privacy advocates call to revive stalled legal reforms An open letter to the European Commission calls for a halt to surveillance ads and Facebook-style pay-or-consent models, and to protect encrypted communication. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Facebook not allowed to use public data for targeted ads; ECJ opinion EU data protection rules don't allow the company to use personal data for an unlimited period of time, the Advocate General said. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Meta stock falls: Why the company's results failed to cheer investors The Facebook parent company, Meta Platforms, reported first-quarter earnings that topped market expectations. However, its shares plunged 15% due to weaker-than-expected second-quarter revenue guidance and an increased spending plan for artificial intelligence. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News How Europe plans to tackle disinformation ahead of the EU elections Here’s a look at some of the efforts in Europe to tackle disinformation and what voters should look out for before the June vote. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Tesla's stock surges on optimism for Musk's affordable car line-up Tesla's shares surged by more than 10% despite a miss on the first-quarter earnings estimates as CEO Elon Musk signalled that the cheaper version of electric vehicles (EV) would arrive earlier than expected. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Intended highlight of the 2024 Consumer Summit was completely omitted. A European Commission initiative aimed to let Big Tech companies voluntarily commit to a "cookie pledge", which would allow consumers to make effective choices regarding tracking-based advertising models, has failed to gain traction, a Commission spokesperson told Euronews. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Russian court sentences Meta spokesman in swift trial in abstentia A court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Dutch government should only use Facebook if data protected - watchdog The Dutch Data Protection Authority said the government must be able to guarantee that data processing complies with the law. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets report: Stocks rebound as fears ease over Middle East conflict Stocks were seen on the rebound as investors showed relief that a wider conflict in the Middle East might be averted. Gold and the dollar eased back as crude oil prices slipped following Iran's Friday comments that it is not looking to retaliate after Israel's reported drone attack. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Meta, TikTok, X invited to stress-test DSA election guidelines Companies will work through possible scenarios such as a disinformation campaign that aims to undermine the EU vote. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Meta teases new 'much more useful' version of its AI model Llama 3 Meta announced that its AI Llama 3 will be integrated into assistant features in Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets round-up: Escalating Middle East tensions deepen weekly slump Global markets are poised for a third consecutive weekly decline as tensions rise in the Middle East. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, especially gold and silver, amplifying their surge as a safety destination. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Paid ad-free platforms should not be default option, watchdogs say Opinion comes after Meta introduced its consent or pay model last October. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Online platforms' ad databases lack clarity as EU vote nears; study Most companies do not provide enough details for researchers to understand paid influence. 16/04/2024
