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Flexible usage and occasional power outages must become the new normal

Flexible usage and occasional power outages must become the new normal

State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat has announced that flexible electricity usage must become the new standard for citizens and businesses in the Netherlands due to grid congestion. This shift is necessary to address the increasing strain on the country's power infrastructure.

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Cabinet sees no reason for a total ban on camera glasses for now

Cabinet sees no reason for a total ban on camera glasses for now

The Dutch cabinet has decided against a general ban on camera glasses, despite concerns regarding unauthorized recording and privacy. Instead, event organizers may choose to implement their own bans on the devices through internal house rules.

If you want start-ups, then help them: Minister Herbert puts demands on the table in Brussels

If you want start-ups, then help them: Minister Herbert puts demands on the table in Brussels

Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Heleen Herbert is calling for the removal of restrictive European regulations that hinder government support for promising start-ups. She is formally presenting this demand during a meeting in Brussels to ensure better conditions for new businesses.

Intelligence agencies still lack sufficient grip on the use of AI

Intelligence agencies still lack sufficient grip on the use of AI

The Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence in their operations. However, there is currently no assurance that these technologies are being deployed in a safe and responsible manner.

Social media law makes it harder for children to lie about their age

Social media law makes it harder for children to lie about their age

The European Commission has introduced the EU Kids Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing online safety for children by preventing them from accessing platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat before meeting age requirements. This new law seeks to make it more difficult for minors to misrepresent their age online.

EU wants social media ban for children under thirteen

EU wants social media ban for children under thirteen

The European Commission has proposed a new bill that aims to ban children under the age of thirteen from accessing social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. This initiative seeks to restrict access for young teenagers across the European Union.