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Critics Slam EU's Privacy Reforms, Urge AI Caution

11/13/2025

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The European Commission faces criticism over privacy-law amendments that reportedly violate the EU charter of fundamental rights.
Seventy-three scientists urged Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to retract claims that AI will reach human reasoning by 2026.
Critics warn that diluting GDPR would make Europe a vassal to the United States and undermine sovereignty and values, while enforcement in Ireland remains crucial for democracy and startup competition.

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The European Commission faces criticism over privacy-law amendments that reportedly violate the EU charter of fundamental rights.
Seventy-three scientists urged Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to retract claims that AI will reach human reasoning by 2026.
Critics warn that diluting GDPR would make Europe a vassal to the United States and undermine sovereignty and values, while enforcement in Ireland remains crucial for democracy and startup competition.