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In today's edition: AI Factories slow start, TikTok US ban and ESA funds rocket champions.

The EU has long grappled with concerns that TikTok poses security risks for citizens – including security risks for its own staff – but under the bloc's digital regulations an EU-wide ban could only be a last resort.

Plan will back five startups to compete with the likes of SpaceX – but funding is in short supply.

The Commission's AI Continent Action Plan had promised all these AI training hubs would be fully operational by the end of the year.

The two gatekeepers are taking legal action in a bid to overturn the Commission's breach findings.

In today's edition: GPAI code, Cloud and AI Development and social media bans for kids

We were warned that ignorance might one day triumph over knowledge. But no one told us it would come packaged in sleek interfaces and speaking fluently, affirming our every thought.

Calls for stronger age verification controls and social media bans are dividing EU lawmakers over the best way to protect kids online.

"There is no stop the clock, there is no grace period, there is no pause" a Commission spokesperson confirmed, adding that these were legal deadlines.

Consulted industry players were happy to unite in calling for easier rules, though.

The Commission has drafted a call for a study to complement upcoming rules on digital fairness online.

In today's edition: More AI act pushback, EDPB simplifications, start-ups call to circle back on 28th regime report

Groups are unhappy with plan to push for a Directive instead of a Regulation, fearing differing rules between member states.

As cyberattacks on hospitals surge, EU regions say they’ve been sidelined from key decisions – leaving gaps in the Commission’s action plan.

After pledging to invest billions in European AI infrastructure, coalition of industry heavy-hitters press for two-year pause to AI rules.

Axel Voss' report also insists that AI-generated works should not be eligible for copyright protections.

The French competition and consumer regulator slaps Shein over misleading commercial practices and bogus environmental claims. 

In today's edition: MEP's discuss fact-checking and Council to continue CSAM discussions.

New strategy will see a dedicated programme aiming to unify EU-level and member state efforts in research, infrastructure and application.

Delegated act aims to clarify the conditions under which vetted researchers can request access to large platforms' internal data under the DSA.

The compromise text, obtained by Euractiv, will be discussed by country delegations on 11 July.

In today's edition: Euractiv sat down with AI safety expert Stuart Russell, DSA guidelines on minors, and GPDR simplification.

AI pioneer Stuart Russell says rolling back AI regulation now would be a dangerous mistake – with consequences for both Europe and the world.

The Commission has updated its General Purpose AI Guidelines, according to a document obtained by Euractiv.