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Uber fined €290 million for transferring EU driver data to the US

Uber has to pay the Dutch data protection agency €290 million for transferring European taxi drivers’ data to servers in the United States.

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Who is Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov?

He remains a mystery figure with multiple nationalities. Here is everything we know about the Telegram tech tycoon.

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New Dutch PM bans devices in cabinet meetings over spying fears

Dick Schoof, the Netherlands' new premier, was a former head of the country's intelligence services before he headed up the new technocratic government.

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There is now an open source AI definition. This is what it means

Google, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg say their AI is open source but a new definition may challenge that.

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Mobility

World's first facial recognition airport scheduled to arrive in 2025

Travellers might no longer need to present their boarding passes to board flights at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport as soon as next year.

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Apple announces app changes to meet European DMA rules

Apple announced it would let EU users delete apps such as Safari and App Store.

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Is Breton best placed to stay on as digital commissioner?

Most EU Commission nominees lack a tech background

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Mayoral candidate who wanted to govern with AI bot loses election

The electorate is not ready for an AI bot making political decisions but a US librarian says a ‘revolution’ is sprouting.

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Humanoid robots enter everyday life

More than 20 lifelike humanoid robots were on display at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, including models from EX Robots and Astribot Co.

Work

The UK wants to give workers the 'right to disconnect'. What is it?

The UK could become the latest country to allow workers the right to ignore emails during personal hours, but parts of Europe are already well ahead.

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EU to get first onshore Carbon Dioxide Removal facility

The project could be key to Europe’s climate ambitions.

Belgium

Classic postcards are making a comeback in Belgium

The Belgian Post service Bpost is seeing a steady decline in physical mail, but postcards are enjoying a revival.

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Police in Denmark to implement facial recognition technology

The decision comes after recent increases in violent crimes in Copenhagen involving gangs from neighbouring Sweden.

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The new European cities attracting digital nomads

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With Portugal making it less easy for digital nomads, these EU cities could offer an alternative for a work-life balance.

Business

Siemens beats profit estimates on strong demand for electrification

The German tech giant reported a profit that was 11% higher than that recorded in the same period last year.

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How can Azerbaijan help citizens adapt to the new digital economy?

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Fariz Jafarov, the Executive Director of Azerbaijan’s Center for Analysis and Coordination of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, talks about how the centre helps shape Azerbaijan’s response to rapid technological advancements.

Health news

Robot-assisted kidney surgery performed for the first time on UK child

The device has been trialled on adults for three years and demonstrated faster recovery times, less postoperative pain, and less time in the hospital.

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See Rome as it was 2,000 years ago in new multimedia show

The Journey through Caesar's Forum project offers tourists a virtual night-time walk through the ruins of the first Imperial Forum that has been restored to its former splendour.

Economy

The anti-growth traps: What stops countries from getting ahead?

Middle-income nations are stuck on the road from rags to riches. According to the World Bank, the status quo is partly to blame.

Business

CrowdStrike sued by shareholders over mass IT outage

The company is accused of making "false and misleading" assurances about its software testing after last month's global crash.