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More than 40 European technology firms, including VPN and encrypted messaging providers, have signed an open letter urging EU lawmakers to vote against the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation, commonly known as Chat Control. The companies argue that mandatory client‑side scanning of private communications would undermine encryption, weaken digital security and threaten Europe’s digital sovereignty. They warn that the proposal could create backdoors exploitable by governments and malicious actors. German ministries are reportedly meeting to decide the country’s stance, a pivotal factor in the upcoming EU vote. Lire la suite

Proton introduced Lumo, a privacy‑focused chatbot that runs on a suite of smaller open‑source language models. Launched in mid‑July and updated in August, Lumo aims to offer a viable alternative to mainstream AI assistants while preserving user data. The service builds on Proton’s earlier AI effort, the Scribe email‑writing tool, and is priced at $13 per month for unlimited use, undercutting many competitors. Proton’s head of machine learning, Eamonn Maguire, emphasizes the company’s commitment to privacy, sustainability, and integration with its existing email and cloud services, even as the market is dominated by larger AI firms. Lire la suite