Germany, Italy and Belgium propose an emergency brake
In a letter to European Council President António Costa, the leaders of Germany, Italy and Belgium argue that cutting red tape is essential to strengthening Europe’s economic competitiveness.
AWS and Anthropic aim to demonstrate AI’s value
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Anthropic and other major tech companies are investing heavily in specialist talent to help businesses turn AI’s potential into measurable results.
Opportunities and risks of Europe’s AI ambitions
The European Union wants to use AI to boost economic growth and catch up with the United States and China. However, Europe faces major challenges. Its dependence on foreign technology providers remains high, and investment is lacking.
How AI Is bringing sustainability back into focus
Sustainability is once again becoming a strategic priority as AI reshapes energy demand, risk management, and corporate competitiveness. A report by the WE Forum argues that AI is making access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy increasingly important.
Europe’s missing voice in AI Safety
Europe has so far played a relatively small role in the global debate over AI safety, despite the EU’s strong regulatory influence. Its reliance on AI models from the US and China limits its ability to shape technological development.
Meta’s new AI chip targets lower costs
Meta plans to start deploying its third self-developed AI processor, codenamed Arke, in its data centers in the first half of 2027. The chip is mainly designed for AI inference, meaning it processes trained model data to generate new information.
Why Europe is a strong hub for AI
Malte Kosub, co-founder of Parloa, believes that Europe can serve as a strong foundation for ambitious AI companies. It has a highly skilled workforce, strong universities, and a growing startup ecosystem.
Mistral raises €3 Billion
French AI company Mistral has raised €3 billion in a funding round led by Samsung, giving the company a valuation of more than €21 billion. The investment marks an important step in Mistral’s ambition to become Europe’s leading independent AI company.
European robotics shows its strengths
European researchers presented 15 robots in Brussels, highlighting practical applications in households, industry, and logistics. The focus was less on spectacular demonstrations and more on safety, cognitive abilities, and meaningful interaction with humans.
Europe’s chance for AI Sovereignty
Europe has an opportunity to reduce its reliance on AI technologies from the US and China. Among other measures, the EU Commission plans to expand data centre capacity, and strengthen Europe’s semiconductor industry.