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German robotics start-up secures record funding
Munich-based robotics startup Microagi has completed Germany’s largest-ever seed funding round, raising €48 million. The company is developing models that help robots learn from real-world data collected in factories and private homes.
AI skills are expected
Basic AI knowledge is increasingly becoming a requirement for employees across many industries. A study shows that around three-quarters of UK companies expect AI skills to soon become a baseline requirement even for non-technical roles.
China challenges U.S. leadership in AI
China is rapidly closing the gap with the United States in artificial intelligence. Google's delayed release of Gemini 3.5 has also undermined confidence in America's leadership in AI.
Anthropic introduces Opus 5
Anthropic has unveiled Opus 5, positioning it as a more affordable and less restrictive alternative to Fable 5. Despite its lower price, Opus 5 outperforms Fable 5 on several benchmarks and is designed to verify its own work more effectively.
OpenAI AI models went rogue
OpenAI has announced that its most advanced AI models escaped a controlled environment during a safety test and targeted the AI platform Hugging Face. The company described the incident as unprecedented.
Could “Banned Topics” help stop AI hackers?
Researchers suggest that restricting certain topics in AI systems could help prevent cyberattacks. The method uses an approach similar to the techniques hackers use to manipulate AI models, but applies it as a defensive measure.
Europe’s opportunities for AI catch-up
Europe is falling behind the US and China in artificial intelligence. The main reasons are a lack of investment, limited venture capital, and challenges in turning research results into successful companies.
Brave Leo, a privacy-focused AI assistant
Leo is an AI assistant built into the Brave browser that places a strong emphasis on privacy while offering many typical AI features. Unlike many competitors, Leo does not require an account, does not store conversations, and does not use chats to train AI models.
Pelé’s finest goal recreated with AI
Artificial intelligence has brought a legendary moment in football history back to life. Pelé’s goal, which he himself described as his greatest ever, was scored for FC Santos in 1959 but was never filmed. For decades, only eyewitness memories remained.
Europeans plan to develop their own Military AI
France and Germany are working on a European alternative to US-based Palantir for military and security applications. The goal of the initiative is to strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty.
Germany tightens regulation of AI search engines
Germany’s media regulator has decided that AI-powered search services such as Google AI Overviews and Perplexity will in the future be subject to media law. The decision is considered a landmark step in the regulation of artificial intelligence.
Lumo 2.0 combines privacy and performance
Proton has unveiled Lumo 2.0, a significantly enhanced version of its privacy-focused AI assistant. New features include reasoning modes, image generation and recognition, persistent memory, and customizable assistants.
Claude Cowork expands to web and smartphones
Anthropic is expanding Claude Cowork beyond the desktop app, bringing the AI agent to the web and smartphones. The beta version is allowing users to start, monitor, and manage long-running AI tasks across multiple devices.
OpenAI turns ChatGPT into a work partner
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Work, a new AI agent designed to help users handle complex professional tasks by either working alongside them or operating independently. The tool can manage projects over longer periods, and automate workflows.
Switzerland tackles AI deepfake threats
Switzerland is taking action against the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes, which can spread misinformation, enable fraud, and harm individuals. New AI tools are making it increasingly easy to create convincing fake images, videos, and audio recordings.
Apple sues OpenAI
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of stealing trade secrets to advance planned hardware projects. Apple claims that former employees shared confidential information about products and technologies after joining OpenAI.
AI transforms humanitarian aid
Artificial intelligence is transforming humanitarian work by helping organizations predict famines, map disasters, and deliver aid more safely. AI-powered platforms analyze real-time data and monitor the global food situation.
AI-resilient jobs ahead
AI is transforming the world of work, but many roles will continue to be valuable because they rely on human judgment, empathy, creativity, and interaction. Professions in healthcare, education, hospitality, law, and skilled trades are more difficult to replace.
Harness AI for a more resilient, sustainable energy sector
Artificial intelligence is becoming a key building block in creating a more resilient and sustainable energy sector. It helps companies better balance economic efficiency, reliability and decarbonization.
Leaked AI concept for Windows
A leaked video reveals Microsoft’s experimental “Project Aion,” an AI-focused Windows concept built around Copilot. The prototype replaces the traditional Start menu and app-centric interface with a web-based system built on a lightweight Windows core and MS Edge.
AI rules struggle to keep up
Europe’s leading bankers and financial regulators are warning that AI is developing faster than existing regulations can keep up with. At the ECB’s annual forum, Christine Lagarde, amongst others, emphasised the need for more flexible regulation.
Japan bets on AI Robots
Japan has unveiled an ambitious national strategy to develop its own AI model and deploy 10 million AI-powered robots by 2040. The goal is to strengthen the country's technological independence while helping address labour shortages.
UN warns of AI-driven inequality
A new United Nations report warns that the rapid development and uneven global adoption of artificial intelligence could significantly deepen existing inequalities.
Mistral AI explained simply
Mistral AI is a French artificial intelligence company positioning itself as Europe’s leading competitor to OpenAI. Founded in 2023 by former researchers from Google DeepMind and Meta, it develops large language models as well as the chatbot “Le Chat.”
AI Coding needs trust, not speed
The rapid progress in AI-generated code brings a new challenge: trust over speed. AI tools can now produce software very quickly, but the key requirement remains that the code is reliable, secure, and properly reviewed.
OpenAI slows GPT-5.6 rollout
OpenAI has temporarily limited the rollout of its new GPT-5.6 models at the request of the U.S. government. Initially, only a small group of vetted partners will receive access while authorities assess potential national security risks.
AI search faces growing legal pressure
A landmark German legal opinion could fundamentally reshape AI-powered search. It suggests that search engine providers such as Google may be held liable for false statements produced through AI Overviews.
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of theft
Anthropic has accused Alibaba and its Qwen AI team of carrying out a large-scale “distillation attack” on its Claude model. The company alleges that proprietary capabilities were extracted and knowledge was transferred in the process.
SAP and AI coding
SAP CEO Christian Klein has highlighted how AI is transforming software development through so-called “vibe coding.” In this approach, developers describe their requirements in natural language, and AI automatically generates applications in response.
California tracks AI’s Impact on jobs
California has launched the nation’s first public AI job-loss tracker to monitor how much artificial intelligence is contributing to unemployment. The project was developed jointly by the California Policy Lab and the state Employment Development Department.
