Meta resumes EU AI training amid fine threats
Meta has resumed training AI models with public content from adult EU users across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp after nearly a year’s pause. Users will receive notifications with opt-out options. The move comes as EU officials prepare to issue the first fines under the Digital Markets Act.
ChatGPT Memory Upgrade: Total Recall Now Standard
OpenAI has upgraded ChatGPT’s memory to automatically remember **everything** from past conversations. Unlike the previous manual system, the AI now references all interactions for more personalized responses. Privacy controls are available—users can opt out completely or use temporary chats. Currently available to $200/month subscribers with wider rollout planned.
Private Investors Pause Fund Investments
According to an analysis from Finans Danmark, private investors are “taking a pause” from funds, temporarily reducing their investment activity. This suggests they’re reassessing the market situation or economic factors before continuing or adjusting their investment strategies.
DSV Acquires DB Schenker for 107B Kroner
Danish logistics giant DSV has secured all approvals to acquire German competitor DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn for approximately 107 billion kroner. This mega-deal, one of the largest in Danish history, creates a global transportation powerhouse with 147,000 employees across 90 countries. The acquisition is expected to finalize by April 30, 2025.
Putin’s Shadow Army: Expansion Beyond Ukraine
In the shadow of Ukraine, Putin’s army is quietly expanding elsewhere. While international attention fixates on the Ukrainian conflict, Russia continues to extend its military influence in other strategic regions – a cunning chess move that many are overlooking amid the more visible crisis.
Four Arrested After Abduction at Copenhagen Station
Four individuals were arrested Monday evening at Svanemøllen Station in Copenhagen after allegedly forcing a person into a vehicle. Police responded to multiple citizen reports of the suspicious situation, cordoned off a large area, and conducted technical investigations with dog patrols. The victim reportedly suffered no serious physical injuries.
US Court Could Force Meta to Sell Instagram
A US court case will determine if Meta must sell Instagram. The Federal Trade Commission has filed the lawsuit aiming to separate Instagram and WhatsApp from their parent company, arguing that Meta’s ownership harms competition and limits innovation in social media markets.
Indifferent Badgers: Thriving Social Creatures Up Close
No specific info on the mentioned badger video, but various videos show badgers in their natural habitat. These social, intelligent creatures often display a charming indifference to humans, sometimes getting surprisingly close to cameras. Danish badgers are classified as thriving nationally and globally.
US Students Detained in Denmark After Taxi Dispute
Two American college students, 19 and 21, have been detained in Denmark since March 31 following a violent altercation with a taxi driver. The incident reportedly occurred after a dispute over an incorrect address. They were arrested at Copenhagen Airport while attempting to leave and remain in custody until April 24, despite denying the charges.
Zelenskyy Warns: Russian Conflict Risks World War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that the conflict could escalate into a world war – not mere speculation but a “real threat” if Ukraine and allies fail to stand united against Russia. He believes only strong international solidarity can prevent global escalation.
