DIGITAL – COMECON.MEDIA

EU Parliament analyses the impact of Google’s AI Summaries and AI Overviews on Publishers’ Revenue and Media Freedom

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026j.o.weideAI, DIGITAL, MEDIA, NEWS

When a user searches for news on Google today, the answer may come directly from Google’s own interface, without any click reaching the publisher that produced it. AI Overviews represent a structural shift in how information is accessed online and how its value is distributed. In its latest MEP briefing, the EU Parliament’s EUDS Special Committee examines what that shift means for the economic sustainability of independent journalism, for media pluralism, and for democratic resilience in the European Union.

Spain: EU Commission approves €70 million state aid to support digitalisation of print media

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026j.o.weideAI, DIGITAL, MEDIA, NEWS

The scheme will promote the digitalisation of printed press in Spain, as the sector currently faces an underinvestment in digital technologies. The goal is to support the modernisation of activities to ensure economic sustainability and improve both resilience and competitiveness.

Transparent AI systems: EU Commission starts consultation for Guidelines and Code of Practice

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025j.o.weideAI, DIGITAL, NEWS

The European Commission will help deployers and providers of generative AI systems to detect and label AI generated or manipulated content. This will help to ensure that users are informed when they are interacting with an AI system. To that end, the Commission has launched a consultation to develop guidelines and a code of practice on AI transparency obligations, based on the provisions of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).

How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs? – EU Consultation

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024j.o.weideDIGITAL, NEWS

The Commission aims to collect views on the scenarios outlined in the White Paper and provide all stakeholders: Member States, civil society, industry, and academics alike, an opportunity to contribute to the Commission’s future proposals in this domain.

How to do Independent Audits under the Digital Services Act?

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024j.o.weideDIGITAL, MEDIA, NEWS

Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) must subject themselves to an annual audit, carried out by an independent auditor, to assess their compliance with their DSA obligations and with any commitments undertaken pursuant to codes of conduct and crisis protocols adopted.

New call for proposals supports EU fact-checkers and disinformation debunkers

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023j.o.weideDIGITAL, MEDIA, NEWS, PROJECTS

To create a safer and more trustworthy online environment, the European Union is strongly committed to the fight against disinformation. During the recent crises, fact-checkers have emerged as an integral element in the media value chain, verifying and assessing the credibility of content based on facts and evidence.

EU Commission publishes first-ever European Media Industry Outlook

May 18, 2023October 3, 2023j.o.weideDIGITAL, MEDIA, NEWS

The European Commission has published the first-ever European Media Industry Outlook, analysing trends in the audiovisual, video game and news media industries.

Why We Need a Legal Person for Artificial Intelligence Entities

May 4, 2023February 24, 2024j.o.weideDIGITAL, NEWS, PROJECTS

In the era predating the emergence of OpenAI, ChatGPT, and various other generative A.I. technologies that have garnered global attention, policymakers and regulators in Europe and North America engaged in a profound discourse regarding the definition of “trustworthy” and “human-centered” AI. Essential questions arose: Who should assume the role of regulator? What aspects of AI should fall under regulation? And how can these rules be effectively enforced?

EU leaders sign European Declaration of Digital Rights and Principles

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022j.o.weideDIGITAL, NEWS

Brussels, 15 December 2022 Presidents of the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council sign European Declaration Today, the EU’s work on its ‘digital DNA’ – the European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles – has culminated: In the margins of the European Council, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signed the text together with the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala for the rotating Council presidency. […]

Cyber defence: Details of the EU’s new policy

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022j.o.weideBACKGROUND, DIGITAL, SECURE

On 10 November, the European Commission and the High Representative put forward a Joint Communication on an EU Cyber Defence policy to address the deteriorating security environment following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and to boost the EU’s capacity to protect its citizens and infrastructure. The cyber domain is increasingly contested and the number of cyber-attacks against the EU and its Member States continues to grow. The Russian attack on the KA-SAT […]

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