EU Designates AWS and Azure as Gatekeepers; Waymo Recalls Robotaxis; Deutsche Bank Uses AI (heise.de)

• AWS and Azure to be designated as gatekeepers under EU DMA
• Waymo recalls 4,000 robotaxis due to construction zone navigation failures
• Deutsche Bank reports significant productivity gains from AI
• Cashless payments exceed 50% of transactions in Germany for first time

"The European Commission is expected to classify Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, imposing stricter rules. Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis after incidents where they entered highway construction zones. Deutsche Bank reports AI-driven productivity gains, reducing project timelines from years to months. In Germany, over half of all payments were cashless for the first time in 2025. A consumer protection podcast discusses smart meter errors."