AI Policy
China Expands E-Commerce Frontiers: New Regulations for Platforms and Algorithms
Beijing unveiled draft amendments to its E-Commerce Law, expanding its scope to include logistics, payment providers, and AI-driven systems.
AI Outpacing Regulation: The Frankfurt Warning and the High Stakes for European Banking
Top European bankers and regulators warn that the rapid evolution of AI is rendering existing frameworks obsolete, creating systemic risks for the global financial order.
Pavlos Marinakis: Digital Toxicity and the Paradox of the 'Distanced' Youth
The government spokesperson analyzes how social media erodes political discourse and why young people are not indifferent, but rather disillusioned with the system.
P. Marinakis: AI as a Threat to Democracy and the End of Online Anonymity
The Greek government spokesperson raises the issue of mandatory user identification as a shield against AI-driven disinformation and deepfakes threatening electoral integrity.
K. Tsoukalas: The Political Storm Over National Security and the '3 AM Phone Call'
PASOK's sharp critique regarding the prank call incident involving Thanos Dokos raises critical questions about the security protocols of the Maximos Mansion.
Europe's Wake-Up Call: AI Outpaces Regulatory Frameworks Amid Financial Stability Concerns
Leading European central bankers warn of systemic risks as the speed of AI evolution outstrips the institutional capacity for effective oversight and control.
The Digitization of Gun Ownership: The Controversial ATF Reform and Trump Jr.’s GrabAGun
A proposed ATF regulatory shift could enable direct-to-consumer firearm shipping, putting GrabAGun and shareholder Donald Trump Jr. under the microscope.
Video Games: New Regulations for Minors Threaten Billions in Loot Box Revenue
Europe is tightening the framework for loot boxes and in-game purchases, forcing the gaming industry to rethink one of its most profitable business models to protect minors.
Competition Authorities Call for Merger Reform: Navigating the Thin Line Between Protectionism and Fair Play
The Hellenic Competition Commission joins six European peers in calling for a radical overhaul of merger rules, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and Single Market integrity.
The End of Phone Numbers on WhatsApp: The Great Shift to Usernames and the Privacy War
Meta is fundamentally changing WhatsApp by removing the need to share phone numbers. Why this move is causing geopolitical friction and how to protect your digital identity.
The Hunter Hunted: Stelios Kouloglou's Pegasus Infection and the Crisis of Digital Democracy
Bloomberg's revelation that Stelios Kouloglou was targeted by Pegasus spyware while investigating the surveillance scandal itself exposes the security gaps at the heart of the EU.
The Digital Ownership Illusion: Sony and the End of the 'Purchase' Era
Sony's recent deletion of digital content reminds consumers that in the digital realm, 'buying' really means 'renting indefinitely'—until the license expires.