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Meta to train AI models using public content in the EU

Meta has announced on April 14, that it will begin training its artificial intelligence models using public content shared by adults on its platforms within the European Union, including posts and comments. 

EU has 'strong plan' to retaliate to US tariffs if 'necessary'

US President Donald Trump is set to announce a new raft of tariffs against multiple countries as early as tonight, in what he has dubbed a "Liberation Day" to redress supposedly unfair trade imbalances

6 Chinese firms including TikTok and Xiaomi face EU privacy complaints

Noyb, an Austrian privacy advocacy group, filed a series of complaints against TikTok, Xiaomi, AliExpress, Temu, Shein, and WeChat, alleging violations of European Union data privacy regulations.

European Union rejects Zuckerberg's censorship claims

The European Commission has recently dismissed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that the European Union’s data laws promote censorship, asserting that the rules only require platforms to remove illegal content.

EU finally mandates USB-C chargers for all devices

The European Union (EU) has officially announced the implementation of its long-awaited mandate for USB-C chargers, requiring all new portable electronic devices sold in the EU to adopt the standardised charging port.

EU commission requests algorithm data from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat

The EU Commission has formally requested detailed information from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about the algorithms they use to recommend content to their users on October 2, according to a recent report by Reuters. 

EU hits Meta with $101.5 mln fine over unsecured password storage

The European Union's lead privacy regulator has recently imposed a 91 million euro ($101.5 million) fine on social media giant Meta for inadvertently storing user passwords without proper protection or encryption.

Google wins EU antitrust case, overturns $1.7 bln fine

Google secured a victory on Wednesday by overturning a 1.49 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union (EU).

Italy tests AI in schools to tackle EU digital skills gap

Italy is introducing an educational experiment by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into its schools, as per a new program introduced by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

Apple faces 'strong action' if App Store changes fall short, EU's Breton says

Apple is facing heat from European Union regulations in case it's app store changes are inadequate

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

What does Red Sea disruption mean for Europe's economy?

While Red Sea trade disruptions has so far had negligible effect, it might change soon

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

EU tech rules will create clicks, not competition

Alphabet, Meta Platforms , Apple , Amazon.com , ByteDance and Microsoft are the first targets of the Digital Markets Act, a 2022 law

February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

EU 'deeply concerned' by political violence in Bangladesh

European Union in Bangladesh issued the statement on Twitter last night

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

Why carbon emissions could cost Bangladeshi RMG makers

Targets for carbon emissions are closing in fast on some of Bangladesh's largest trading partners. Some have set targets for 2030. Things are moving more quickly than anybody could have imagined on this issue.

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

Can Bangladesh overtake China to be EU’s biggest apparel source?

Bangladesh is poised to become the source of most of the European Union’s (EU) apparel as China, the largest apparel supplier worldwide, is witnessing a decrease in its share of trade with the bloc. 

November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022

EU announces € 3m for Bhasan Char

The European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, announced an additional funding of 3 million Euros for Bhasan Char.

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

EU to grant candidature to Ukraine to join bloc amid Russia war

European Union leaders on Thursday are set to make Ukraine a candidate for joining the 27-nation bloc, a first step in a long and unpredictable journey toward full membership that could take many years to navigate.

March 31, 2022
March 31, 2022

Russia wants gas payments in roubles from April 1

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned "unfriendly" countries, including all EU members, that they would be cut off from Russian gas unless they opened an account in roubles to pay for deliveries.

December 10, 2017
December 10, 2017

EU stresses fair, inclusive polls for prosperity

The European Union said free, fair and inclusive elections in accordance with international standards will contribute to creating a more prosperous Bangladesh.