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Spain is proceeding with strict new regulations for social media and high-risk AI, including age restrictions and deepfake bans, despite intensifying lobbying efforts from US tech companies. Digital transformation minister Óscar López emphasized that corporate profits should not override the rights of citizens, marking a significant legislative shift in the EU.
Spain has become one of Europe's cheapest electricity markets in early 2026 due to a massive shift from fossil fuels to wind and solar power, which now generate more electricity than fossil sources combined.
The article argues that Spain's creation of a national AI regulator is causing top AI talent to prefer stable government jobs over high-risk startups, potentially hindering the country's innovation ecosystem.