Why Chat Control threatens Europe’s digital independence
Fifteen European Union member states currently support legislation that would require the mass scanning of every private message, photo, and file shared by the bloc's…
Tiu Fujikawa01/09/2025
Building consumer-first tech the EU way
TL;DR European tech companies prioritize privacy, sustainability, and customer trust over rapid scaling and data monetization This approach creates higher customer lifetime value, regulatory resilience,…
Tiu Fujikawa28/07/2025
Where EU tech leads despite lower investment
European tech receives far less funding than US counterparts ($52B vs $170.6B in 2023) Strict EU regulations forced innovation in privacy, security, and compliance technology…
Tiu Fujikawa23/06/2025
Digital sovereignty starts at home
Europe has made impressive strides in creating strong digital regulations, but a troubling reality remains: while European laws protect data on paper, most of our…
Tiu Fujikawa05/05/2025
EU-US data deal in trouble after privacy watchdog shutdown
Critical US privacy oversight body remains non-functional since January European Commission yet to take action despite mounting legal concerns US cloud services may face legal…
Tiu Fujikawa25/04/2025
Switzerland mandates open-source in government
Switzerland passes law requiring government software to be open source New legislation aims to increase transparency and reduce vendor lock-in Move puts Switzerland ahead of…
Tiu Fujikawa05/09/2024
77% of employees report decreased productivity due to AI
Global study reveals disconnect between C-suite expectations and employee experiences with AI 77% of employees report AI has increased workload and hampered productivity 47% of…
Tiu Fujikawa07/08/2024
EU’s AI Act goes live, countdown begins for developers
AI Act officially published, coming into force on 1 August 2024 Full applicability for most provisions by mid-2026 Phased implementation with various deadlines between 2025…
Tiu Fujikawa31/07/2024
EU gears up for AI regulation with new AI Office
EU establishes new AI Office to oversee implementation of upcoming AI Act. The office comprises five units focused on regulation, safety, innovation, social good, and…
Tiu Fujikawa26/06/2024
EU leads the charge in AI regulation with new law
The European Union has passed the world's first comprehensive law to regulate artificial intelligence, called the AI Act. The law takes a risk-based approach, categorizing…
Tiu Fujikawa12/06/2024