Now playing Next Tech News Consumer groups urge EU countries to urgently investigate AI As consumer groups call on authorities to urgently investigate generative AI, a new report from a Norwegian consumer organisation described the risks of AI technology. 20/06/2023
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Now playing Next Europe News Belgian consumers struggle as supermarket prices keep rising Belgium's inflation rose to 10% in June, which makes it difficult for shoppers on a budget to fill their shopping carts when buying groceries. 07/07/2022
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Now playing Next Spain Spanish government proposes law banning automated customer service The bill would also do away with long waiting times by forcing companies to answer calls within three minutes and solve outstanding issues within 15 days. 31/05/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Fresh food poisoning complaint filed against food company Buitoni E. coli is alleged to have been in a range of the producers pizzas. 05/05/2022
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Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Social policy will be key to EU's green transition | View The EU must combine people-focused initiatives with climate policy to ensure a fair transition to climate neutrality, argue the heads of the International and European Trade Union Confederations, Sharan Burrow and Luca Visentini. 05/01/2022
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs aim to curb market dominance of Big Tech in Europe The legislation is intended to make it easier for new players to enter the market more easily. 14/12/2021
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Now playing Next Travel News Which airlines are committing to help passengers get compensation? Sixteen major airlines have committed to improving compensation rights for passengers whose flights were cancelled due to the pandemic. 01/10/2021
Now playing Next world news EU accuses Volkswagen of 'playing for time' over Dieselgate scandal "Six years ago ‘Dieselgate' broke. Up until now, not all consumers have been compensated," said EU Commissioner Didier Reynders. 28/09/2021
