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European email services are gaining popularity as secure alternatives to traditional providers like Gmail. These companies, based in countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, offer encrypted communication and strict data protection. Users can choose from various plans that prioritise either personal privacy or professional productivity.

Ireland’s data regulator is investigating X over allegations that Grok, its AI tool, produced non‑consensual sexualised images. The probe follows similar actions in other countries concerned about the chatbot’s ability to generate altered photos. The outcome could shape how such AI tools are regulated across Europe.

The European Commission is looking into allegations that Google has been keeping its advertising prices artificially high. This new probe follows a string of multi-billion euro fines against the company for abusing its dominant position in the digital market.

The European Commission has escalated its antitrust case against Meta over new WhatsApp rules that block rival AI tools from reaching users. The EU has issued a formal Statement of Objections and is weighing interim measures that could force Meta to reopen access while the investigation continues. The outcome could reshape how major tech platforms are allowed to control access to AI services in Europe.