The EU forces Meta through interim measures to grant AI assistants free access to WhatsApp Business Tools and reverse a fee model deemed anticompetitive.
The EU is developing a sovereignty package to achieve technological independence in critical infrastructure and AI systems amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Apple is withholding AI-powered Siri from the EU due to DMA requirements demanding unrestricted competitor access to the operating system, despite the company proposing an alternative with data protection guarantees.
Incoming Federal Data Protection Officer Hennemann is regarded professionally as continuous with his predecessor but publicly criticizes the GDPR as an innovation barrier and advocates for stronger geopolitical weighting in data transfers.
State lawsuits against AI companies are following the pattern of successful tobacco litigation and could trigger a wave of attorney general proceedings as federal regulation remains absent.
From August 2, 2025, companies must demonstrate operationally documented governance structures for high-risk AI systems or face fines up to €30 million.
Mid-sized enterprises must manage NIS2 requirements, DADG obligations, and EU AI Act compliance in parallel, which consolidates resources and expertise.
