In a potentially transformative moment for the European tech landscape, the European Commission is actively considering a move away from Microsoft Azure as its primary cloud service provider, with France-based OVHcloud emerging as the leading candidate. This shift, which has come to light...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled "Microsoft 365 Local," a tailored version of its cloud-based productivity suite designed to address the European Union's stringent data sovereignty and privacy regulations. This initiative ensures that European customers' data remains within EU borders, aligning...
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In Q3 2024, the digital landscape in France was shaped by the impressive performance and strategic maneuvering of several global software brands, most notably Google Search, Microsoft 365 (Office 365), and Gmail. Their sustained momentum and market leadership were underscored by Sensor Tower’s...
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Meta's recent announcement that it will begin training its AI models on the publicly available data of users from the European Union marks a significant development in the landscape of AI training data regulation and user privacy. This move aligns Meta with other major AI players like Microsoft...
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Meta’s Plan to Use EU User Data for AI Training: A Deep Dive into Privacy, Ethics, and Regional Strategy
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has recently announced plans to leverage user data from its European Union (EU) audience to train its advanced AI models. This bold move...
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