( May 7, 2026, 10:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Artificial intelligence was once again a key topic in 2025, said the European data regulator on Thursday in its annual report, calling its growing role as AI watchdog a “defining feature” of the year. Besides the establishment of its AI Unit, the European Data Protection Supervisor also advised on a record number of legislative consultations and increased scrutiny of international data transfers and of large-scale IT systems, such as the use of Microsoft 365 by the European Commission.Statement follows, report attached....
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