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Under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) transparency and copyright measures apply to all general-purpose AI models, irrespective of size. A code of practice (CoP) for the implementation of the AI Act is under preparation. A third draft, issued on 11 March, made progress on some issues but is still unnecessarily restrictive on copyright.

Germany is at a crossroads when it comes to its security policy — one of the deepest upheavals of the post-War era.

For Russia, China and other adversaries, the upheaval in Washington as Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency guts government agencies presents an unprecedented opportunity to recruit informants, national security and intelligence experts say.

In an era of rapid geopolitical shifts, the European Union is stepping up to protect its citizens and strengthen its defence capabilities.

Preparedness is key - taking responsibility for our own security means investing in robust defence, safeguarding our people, and ensuring we have the resources to act when needed.

A man drove his car into protesters outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, Florida, but did not injure any of those who had gathered to demonstrate against billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump over the weekend, according to law enforcement.

Preparations are under way for a rocket test flight in Norway that could make history and give Europe greater independence from the market leader in orbital launches, the United States.

Isar Aerospace says it is planning to launch on 24 March between 12.30pm and 3.30pm CET, weather permitting.

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• Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon after rocket salvo into northern Israel
• Israel vows severe response, Lebanon calls for military readiness
• Two dead, eight wounded by strikes in Lebanese border areas
• Clash follows breakdown of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza

ROME, March 22 (Reuters) - Negotiations on a potential contract between Elon Musk's satellite internet operator Starlink and the Italian government have stalled, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions, Italy's defence minister said on Saturday.

The tool, which is able to cut lines at depths of up to 4,000 metres (13,123 feet) – twice the maximum operational range of existing subsea communication infrastructure – has been designed specifically for integration with China’s advanced crewed and uncrewed submersibles like the Fendouzhe, or Striver, and the Haidou series.

The Space Force observed “five different objects in space maneuvering in and out and around each other in synchronicity and in control,” its vice chief of space operations Gen. Michael A. Guetlein said Tuesday at a defense conference.

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• Meloni battles to balance Trump admiration with EU ties
• Critics accuse Meloni of isolating Italy within EU
• Pressure builds on Meloni to join EU defence drive