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DW Weekly #221 – Cyberattacks surge alert, Europe leaps in quantum computing, chip sales and export controls side effects!
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Stay True To The Act campaign defends music rights
Perplexity AI overtakes ChatGPT on India’s App Store
OpenAI releases ChatGPT agent with task automation tools
AI brings new life to martial arts cinema legends
Denmark launches quantum initiative with world‑leading computer
Japan smashes internet speed record
Most US teens use AI companion bots despite risks

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DW Weekly #221 – Cyberattacks surge alert, Europe leaps in quantum computing, chip sales and export controls side effects!

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Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.