The European Union’s executive arm is currently working on new legislation aimed at promoting tech sovereignty, according to officials familiar with the matter

This article discusses a report claiming that the European Union is working on new legislation to promote tech sovereignty and reduce dependencies on the U.S. tech industry. The proposed measures include the Anti-Coercion Instrument, which could be used as a trade weapon against the U.S. The initiative aims to support European tech companies and reduce reliance on U.S. tech giants, such as Spotify and Nokia.

Yann LeCun's new venture is a contrarian bet against large language models

How Competition And Collaboration Push Accessibility Tech Forward - AXSChat Podcast

This podcast episode discusses the role of competition and collaboration in advancing accessibility technology. Christopher Patnoe, Head of Disability Innovation for Google EMEA, shares insights from Google's Accessibility Discovery Centers, emphasizing the importance of designing with people in mind and the value of cross-company collaboration. The conversation covers various accessibility technologies, the challenges of balancing humor and inclusivity, the potential of augmented reality over virtual reality, and the need for global accessibility solutions. The discussion also touches on privacy concerns, the evolving nature of technology, and the importance of trust and user experience in tech development.

“Accessibility isn’t a bolt-on.” Eugene Wu shares how Venngage baked a11y into design, why AI still stumbles, and what’s next for Canva-style tools. Curious how to ship accessible PDFs without remediation? Listen now—what’s your biggest a11y blocker?

This podcast episode discusses the importance of accessibility in design with Eugene Woo, CEO of Venngage. The conversation covers how Venngage integrates accessibility into its design platform, the challenges of making design accessible, and the impact of AI on accessibility. Eugene shares insights on how AI can be used to create accessible designs and the need for human oversight in the design process. The discussion also touches on the changing landscape of content creation and the future of design tools.

Late ADHD or autism diagnosis can rewrite a life. We unpack misdiagnosis, menopause, and the pull toward entrepreneurship—plus a travel nightmare that exposes hidden barriers. What’s the one accommodation that actually helps you?

This podcast episode explores the impact of late ADHD and autism diagnoses on women's lives and careers, particularly in entrepreneurship. It features an interview with researcher Regina Casteleijn-Osorno, who discusses her study on neurodivergent women entrepreneurs, highlighting the challenges they face, the importance of validation through diagnosis, and the need for societal understanding and inclusion. The conversation also touches on the intersection of neurodiversity with disability, the role of social media in destigmatizing neurodivergence, and the importance of language in respecting neurodivergent identities.

When you place AI inside a social network designed for attention and conflict, moderation becomes much harder, harm spreads faster, and accountability gets blurry.

This article discusses the dangers of integrating AI, specifically Grok, into social networks like X. It highlights how the network effect amplifies the risks of harmful content generation, leading to government actions and user backlash. Grok's ability to mimic human-like interactions masks its potential for harm, emphasizing the need for better moderation and accountability in AI deployment.

Ever heard a map say “graphic, clickable, blank”? Brandon Biggs shows how Audium turns silent maps into rich audio orientation for blind and neurodiverse users. The accuracy debate with AI gets real. Listen and weigh in: should 70% ever be enough?

This podcast episode delves into the importance of accessible geographic data, focusing on how traditional map interfaces exclude blind, low-vision, and neurodiverse users. Brandon Biggs, CEO of XR Navigation, discusses the limitations of current mapping technologies and introduces Audium, a cross-sensory design tool that transforms static visuals into reliable spatial understanding. The conversation highlights the need for inclusive design in mapping technologies and the impact of inaccessible maps on various professions.