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EU Revises Chips Act to Boost Demand for Semiconductors in AI Push
The European Commission will unveil a revised Chips Act on 3 June, shifting emphasis from manufacturing subsidies to demand-side measures. T
Airbus and BMW Partner with French AI Startup Mistral for Defence and Safety Systems
Airbus and BMW have signed separate partnerships with French AI startup Mistral AI. Airbus will use Mistral's technology for defence, flight
Kazakhstan's AI-Driven Government Overhaul Boosts Economy and Efficiency
Kazakhstan's AI-driven government overhaul has generated nearly €2 billion in returns through cost optimization and reduced shadow economy.
Spotify's AI Remix Feature: A New Revenue Stream or a Threat to Artists?
Spotify's new AI remix feature allows premium users to create song covers and remixes, with a licensing deal from Universal Music Group. Co-
Meta Rolls Out Paid Subscriptions Across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp to Offset AI Costs
Meta has introduced paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, with prices starting at €2.77 per month. The mo
Europe's Small Tech Hubs Punch Above Their Weight in Global Rankings
Europe leads the world in high-performing tech ecosystems relative to population size. Ghent, Belgium, ranks second among cities under half
Beretta's Livet Anti-Drone System: Eight Shotguns in a Turret to Defend Critical Infrastructure
Beretta Defense Technologies is launching the Livet, a remote-controlled turret armed with eight Benelli shotguns, designed to counter drone
Social Media Platforms Routinely Fail to Remove Hate Speech, EU Report Finds
Over 24,000 disputes were filed in the EU in a year, with ACE overturning 70% of platform decisions to keep hate speech online. TikTok perfo
EU Commission Considers AI Envoy Role Amid Ambiguity Over Responsibilities
The European Commission is exploring the creation of an AI envoy to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy. However, the
NASA's Lunar Base Plans: A Permanent Outpost at the Moon's South Pole
NASA has unveiled a detailed plan for a permanent lunar base near the Moon's south pole. Robotic cargo missions are set to begin in 2026, wi
Can Social Media Be Safer? EU Rules, Platform Accountability, and User Rights
Social media platforms face growing scrutiny over user safety. EU regulations like GDPR and the AI Act aim to enforce accountability, but en
Pope Leo XIV Takes Ferrari's Electric Luce for a Spin at Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV test-drove Ferrari's new electric Luce supercar at Castel Gandolfo on 26 May. The meeting highlights the Vatican's engagement w