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Future
Future on Europa Now: AI, climate tech and the long bets that will decide what Europe builds next.
Climate Tech
R3 Lithium Launches Georgia Recovery Plant, Eyes European Expansion
The U.S.-based battery recycler has begun extracting lithium carbonate from waste materials at scale, securing $15 million in funding and planning facilities across North America and Europe.
AI
Europe's AI Reckoning: Nobel Laureate and Former EU Chief Warn of One-Year Window for Action
A strategy authored by leading European economists and policymakers outlines five urgent steps Brussels must take to prevent the continent from becoming dependent on foreign AI powers. The authors argue that without decisive action this year, Europe risks accelerating economic decline.
AI
From passive tools to active partners: how AI agents are reshaping investment management
Investment platforms have long waited for human direction, but emerging AI agents promise to transform the relationship—becoming proactive teammates that understand context, learn from decisions and act with growing confidence.
AI
Anthropic picks Nasdaq for October debut as OpenAI steps back from 2026 listing plans
The AI safety startup has chosen Nasdaq for what could become the largest IPO ever attempted, even as its rival OpenAI cites safety concerns to justify postponing its own public market entry.
AI
Australia's AI Music Ban Signals a Broader Reckoning Over Authenticity and Human Labour
After an AI-assisted Madonna cover climbed Australia's charts, the recording industry moved to exclude machine-generated tracks. The decision reflects growing unease about AI's role in creative work and raises questions about authorship that extend far beyond music.
AI
When AI Growth Outpaces Governance: Why Enterprise Scaling Becomes Unstable
Nearly half of enterprises are rolling out AI across their operations, yet most pilot projects deliver no measurable business results. A new framework reveals the danger: when technology deployment speed exceeds organizational readiness.
AI
Revolut's Credential Handover: How a Fake Government Email Bypassed Trust
The fintech firm disclosed that criminals impersonating a government agency obtained customer passport data and personal information without breaching its systems. Revolut has declined to specify how many users were compromised or which countries were affected.
AI
Altman Postpones OpenAI's Public Debut, Citing Safety Concerns Over Market Timing
OpenAI will not pursue a public listing in 2026, with CEO Sam Altman pointing to safety challenges as the primary reason for the delay. The decision reflects mounting industry scrutiny over AI risks and the company's own operational complexities.