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Digital and competition expert Dr. Christophe Carugati releases comprehensive outlook identifying artificial intelligence, digital competition regimes, digital mergers and competitiveness.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opens multiple probes targeting AI chatbots and social platforms for deceptive mental health claims and privacy violations.

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German appeals court defines GDPR data protection officer obligations, ruling DPOs provide advisory support not specific data processing disclosures for individuals.

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