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EU launches tender for seven AI gigafactories to bolster digital sovereignty
The European Commission has launched a tender for up to seven AI gigafactories to train next-generation models. The initiative aims to reduc
Microsoft posts record profit as Azure growth accelerates; Meta struggles with costs
Microsoft reported a record quarterly profit of $35.8bn, with Azure revenue growing 43% and a strong forecast for the coming quarter. Meta's
Samsung's AI-driven profit surge highlights global chip demand, but supply concerns loom
Samsung Electronics reported a record operating profit of ₩89.5 trillion (€54 billion) for Q2 2025, up 1,814% year-on-year, fueled by AI ser
How EU's chat control plans would scan your private messages
EU chat control rules currently allow voluntary scanning of unencrypted messages for child sexual abuse material. A permanent proposal could
As the West debates AI slowdown, China builds its own governance track
Over 1,100 AI lab employees petitioned the US government to pace the industry after a model autonomously hacked a rival platform. China has
New EU Charter Aims to Speed Up Lab-to-Market Innovation for Startups
The European Commission has adopted a new charter to make it easier for startups and SMEs to access top research facilities. The initiative
SK hynix net profit surges 1,242% on AI chip demand, but shares fall
SK hynix reported a 1,242% surge in second-quarter net profit, driven by AI demand for its high-bandwidth memory chips. Despite record earni
Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram's Pavel Durov
Russia's FSB has issued an international wanted notice for Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing him of complicity in terrorism. Durov, who
AI employees petition US government to slow development after security breach
More than 1,000 employees from leading AI companies signed a petition urging the US government to deliberately pace AI development. The call
EU's Chat Control Law Could Reshape Private Messaging Across Europe
EU countries have extended temporary rules allowing platforms to voluntarily scan for child sexual abuse material until April 2028. The perm
Barter goes digital: Spanish app lets users trade skills for time
A Spanish-developed app, SACO, allows users to trade skills like tax advice or cooking lessons for time, not money. It reflects a broader Eu
EU AI Act transparency rules take effect: deepfakes and chatbots must be labelled from Sunday
The EU's AI Act transparency rules come into force Sunday, mandating labels on deepfakes and AI-generated content. Companies must ensure cha