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WebSummit CEO Highlights Meetups and Innovation at Record-Breaking 2024 Event

Web Summit 2024: Record Attendance, Innovation, and Global Impact Web Summit 2024, held in Lisbon, set new records with over 71,000 attendees from 153 countries. CEO Paddy Cosgrave highlighted the event's growing emphasis on curated meetups, AI-powered tools, and its role in transforming Lisbon into a global tech hub. The event also celebrated progress in gender equity while showcasing groundbreaking startups like PITCH winner Intuitivo. With discussions on expansion into Africa and Asia, Web Summit continues to shape the future of technology and innovation.
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Google to Halt Political Ads in EU Over New Regulations

Google has announced it will halt political advertising in the European Union starting October 2025 due to challenges complying with the EU’s new Regulation on Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising. The move follows similar decisions in France, Canada, and Brazil. Google cites broad ad definitions and operational hurdles as key reasons for this step but reaffirms its commitment to supporting democratic elections through accurate and reliable information.