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therightarticle, 19 hours ago to random

Rishi Sunak admits no Rwanda deportation flights will take off before election

It was never going to happen. Another phenomenal waste of public money by the hapless Tories

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rwanda-flights-rishi-sunak-election-immigration-b2550054.html

ColetteDiskette, 2 days ago to linux

With more people considering #Linux after the latest #Microsoft #Windows news, here is my advice:

• Before looking at Linux at all, determine what proprietary software you're using in your workflows (MS Office and Adobe stuff being big ones) and try FOSS alternatives on Windows. (LibreOffice, OnlyOffice, Krita, GIMP, Inkscape, kdenlive, etc.) This will very much ease any future transition away from Windows. (1/7)

ClubTeleMatique, 2 days ago to Bulgaria

#EU #Elections

Very good summary of EU elections matters:

https://www.politico.eu/article/guide-june-2024-european-union-parliament-meps-poll-of-polls-election-9-charts/

EUCommission, 2 days ago to random

How young can you be to stand as a candidate in the European elections?
1️⃣8️⃣ 🇵🇹 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇱🇺 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇩🇪 🇲🇹 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 🇦🇹 🇭🇺 🇸🇮 🇭🇷
2️⃣1️⃣ 🇮🇪 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇨🇿 🇸🇰 🇧🇬 🇨🇾
2️⃣3️⃣ 🇷🇴
2️⃣5️⃣ 🇮🇹 🇬🇷

#UseYourVote

benzogaga33, 2 days ago to random French

Le système d’exploitation mobile /e/OS passe la seconde : tout ce qui change https://goodtech.info/le-systeme-dexploitation-mobile-e-os-passe-la-seconde-tout-ce-qui-change/ #Applications

Khrys, 2 days ago to random French

Scarlett Johansson « choquée » et « en colère » d’entendre sa voix sur ChatGPT

https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/culture/article/scarlett-johansson-choquee-et-en-colere-d-entendre-sa-voix-sur-chatgpt_234201.html

Scarlett Johansson accuse OpenAI et son directeur général, Sam Altman, d’avoir volontairement copié sa voix, à son insu, l’obligeant à engager un avocat afin d’en obtenir la modification.

jeanmichelbrioche, 3 days ago to Futurology French

Vous aimez la technologie? Vous avez une opinion sur les lois de protection des données et le RGPD? 🛡️ Aidez-moi dans ma thèse en répondant à ce questionnaire (seulement 15 minutes, promis !) 📋 Vos réponses comptent! 👇
⏰ Oui, c’est un peu long, mais pensez à toutes ces données protégées grâce à vous! Le repouet est doux!
Ça se passe ici: https://zourit.com
#Research #Privacy #RGPD #Tech #DataProtection #ViePrivée #GDPR #Survey #Thèse #Innovation #Sécurité #Données #Statistiques #CNIL

eunews, 3 days ago to random

Post-Brexit trade border controls to cost UK $6 billion

The UK's public spending watchdog said government expenditures on implementing new rules for post-Brexit imports would total some $6 billion. The report criticized "uncertainty" surrounding government plans.

https://www.dw.com/en/post-brexit-trade-border-controls-to-cost-uk-6-billion/a-69129143?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-rdf

therightarticle, 3 days ago to random

Brexit border checks to cost nearly £5bn and have no clear timetable for completion, watchdog says

Complete madness..

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-border-controls-btom-completion-b2547859.html

EUCommission, 4 days ago to random

We are protecting EU citizens online 🚨

We have introduced new whistleblower tools to help employees and other insiders report harmful practices of Very Large Online Platforms or Search Engines under the DSA and violations of obligations by gatekeepers under the DMA.

These tools are empowering whistleblowers to share relevant information anonymously, in any EU official language and format, from reports to data metrics and internal research.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!7QkFRY

#DSA #DMA #DigitalEU

EUCommission, 6 days ago to random

Today, we step up our enforcement actions against Microsoft.

After not having received an answer to our request for information from 14 March regarding specific risks stemming from Bing's generative AI features, Microsoft has now until 27 May to provide it or could face fines and periodic penalties.

Bing may pose risks linked to generative AI, such as so-called ‘hallucinations’, deepfakes, and the automated manipulation of services that can mislead voters.

More: https://europa.eu/!HdmDYq

#DSA

EUCommission, 6 days ago to random

Our commitment to the fediverse is here to stay.

Today, we launched our new Mastodon instance. It will ensure a privacy-focused space to engage with and get the latest from our Commissioners, departments, and the official voices of the Commission.

We want to thank @Mastodon for stewarding us and helping us make this possible.

Fostering European digital players is vital to our strategy for a stronger #DigitalEU.

This is a unique opportunity to grow the community even more. Let's get there!

EU_Commission, 9 days ago to random

In solidarity we prepare, and united we stand.

We are boosting our preparedness against wildfires through the #rescEU fleet and a strategic pre-positioning of firefighters. This means:

→ 24 aeroplanes and 4 helicopters hosted by ten EU countries;
→ 550+ firefighters from twelve countries on standby.

We have also allocated €600 million that will facilitate the acquisition of 12 new firefighting planes and several helicopters in the future.

Learn more → https://europa.eu/!xmMQqg

EU_Commission, 10 days ago to random

🗳️ Do you know which day you’ll be voting? Check this map to see when you can vote in the upcoming European elections on 6-9 June.

Most EU countries will be voting on Sunday 9 June but some will be voting earlier, while others even allow you to vote across multiple days.

Make sure you know exactly when you can #UseYourVote.

📷 Copyright: © by European Parliament

#EUelections2024

EU_Commission, 10 days ago to Bulgaria

We've designated under the Digital Markets Act Booking as a gatekeeper for its online intermediation service Booking.com.

Booking has now six months to comply with the relevant obligations under the #DMA, offering more choice and freedom to end users.

Read more: https://europa.eu/!H4VB68

#EU

eunews, 10 days ago to random

How German microcredits create jobs in Turkey for Syrian refugees

Refugees often find it difficult to build a new life for themselves. Micro-credits can help. Emel Shamma is a Syrian refugee living in Turkey who has seized the opportunity for success.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrTjWjEmBwA

EU_Commission, 14 days ago to random

Happy #EuropeDay! 🇪🇺

Today, on 9 May, we celebrate our unity and solidarity.

A month ahead of the #EUelections2024 (6-9 June), it is the perfect day to share your wishes for Europe and reflect on which EU you want in the future.

It's time to get involved! → https://europa.eu/!8jtNqP

gojimmypi, 14 days ago to random

#TPM Support coming to #Espressif ESP32!

EU_Commission, 15 days ago to random

🔴 We have sent X a request for information under the Digital Services Act to obtain more details on its content moderation activities, including:

➡ its content moderation resources in light of the reduction in linguistic coverage within our Union, from 11 EU languages to 7;

➡ the implementation of generative AI tools.

This request is a further step in an ongoing investigation, which builds upon the evidence gathering and analysis conducted so far.

More: https://europa.eu/!dhHQmN

#DSA

eunews, 15 days ago to random

EU grills Elon Musk's X about content moderation and deepfake risks

The European Union has deepened the investigation of Elon Musk-owned social network, X, that it opened back in December under the bloc’s online governance and content moderation rulebook, the Digital Services Act (DSA). Confirmed breaches of the regime could be expensive for Musk, since enforcers are empowered to issue fines of up to 6% of a company’s global annual turnover.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/eu-dsa-x-rfi-genai/

eunews, 19 days ago to random

UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's party is looking at its worst local election results in 40 years and is on track to lose a general election.

https://www.dw.com/en/uk-s-conservatives-suffer-historic-losses-in-local-elections/a-68995635?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-rdf

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random

We are a Union of 27 countries and 450 million people sharing one future.

Diversity is what defines, unites us.
Diversity is also what makes us love the Fediverse.

As we mark two years on Mastodon, thank you for enlivening the conversation with insightful comments and content.

Love does not increase after the first day, but it deepens.

Let's make this journey even more engaging!

What topics did you like the most and would like to see more often 👇

ClubTeleMatique, 1 month ago to news

Linux News: Mozilla Seeks Feedback for Firefox Nightly ARM64 (AArch64) Binaries on Linux https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-seeks-feedback-for-firefox-nightly-arm64-aarch64-binaries-on-linux #news #FOSS #linux

Linux, 1 month ago to linux

Linux on mobile! 100% compatible powerful TABLET | Volla's Kickstarter is kicking :afire:

✔︎ Familiar Ubuntu Touch or Volla OS
✔︎ GOOGLE-FREE privacy with open source Android or Ubuntu without Google Services
✔︎ Advanced security
Block trackers / malware
✔︎ 12.3 inch HD display / 2650x1600
✔︎ Keyboard attachable
✔︎ MediaTek G99 8-core processor
✔︎ 12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage
✔︎ 13+5 MP main camera

Already funded! ►https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/volla/volla-tablet-simplify-your-digital-life

#Volla #Linux #tablet #Ubuntu #Kickstarter #OpenSource @volla

thelastpsion, 1 month ago to retrocomputing

It's official! I'll be at the Festival of Portable Computing on the 18th and 19th of May, at the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge, showing off my collection of Psion kit.

The collection has grown since last year, so let's see what I can fit on a table! 😂

I've also got a small collection of non-Psion kit in various states of disrepair, so I'll bring those too.

https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/72231/the-festival-of-portable-computing---18th---19th-may-2024/

#Psion #RetroComputing