Greece launches supercomputer for AI research
Greece has unveiled Daedalus, its most powerful supercomputer to date, as the country seeks to strengthen its position in Europe’s AI race. The system, costing around €59 million, delivers computing performance of 85.69 petaflops.
Mistral bets on Europe’s AI sovereignty
French AI company Mistral has unveiled ML4, a new model from its latest generation, also known as “Le Chonk.” The model is designed to strengthen Europe’s position in the global AI race.
Google tests AI chips in space
Google has placed four Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) into orbit as part of Project Suncatcher, testing whether AI computing could eventually be moved into space. The experimental satellite was developed jointly with Planet and launched by SpaceX.
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.
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.
Schwarz Digits plans another data center
Schwarz Digits plans to invest €5.6 billion in a large AI data centre in Dummerstorf, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The facility is expected to reach a capacity of 240 megawatts by 2033 and could be expanded to up to one gigawatt by 2045.
AI investments surpass Trillion-Dollar mark
Major technology companies are accelerating their expansion in artificial intelligence, with investments exceeding one trillion dollars. Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are committing huge sums to AI infrastructure, including data centers, and advanced chips.
Mistral advances Europe’s sovereign AI ambitions
French AI company Mistral, led by CEO Arthur Mensch, is emerging as one of Europe’s strongest candidates for building an independent artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company aims to reduce Europe’s reliance on US technology giants.
Infineon strengthens Europe’s chip independence
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon has opened a €5 billion chip factory in Dresden, marking the company’s largest-ever investment and a major step toward Europe’s technological independence.
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.