AI automates planning processes
Google Cloud has introduced generative AI tools designed to automate and streamline planning processes within local governments in the United Kingdom. Developed in collaboration with public authorities, the system uses models such as Gemini.
Controversy over Palantir deal
A political and public dispute has erupted in London after Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50 million contract between the Metropolitan Police and US data analytics company Palantir.
Dutch GPT-NL enters the real world
GPT-NL, developed in the Netherlands, is now being tested in real-world settings. It is a national AI model designed to offer a European alternative to systems from Silicon Valley.
Germany gets its own version of OpenAI
OpenAI and SAP are teaming up to develop a sovereign version of OpenAI specifically for the public sector in Germany, set to launch in 2026. This project ensures that AI tools like ChatGPT comply with EU data protection, security, and legal requirements.