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AI coverage on Europa Now: models, rules and what European teams actually do with both.

CesiumAstro raises $730M at over $4.5bn to build a 737-satellite network

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CesiumAstro closes $730M Series D to deploy 737-satellite constellation with built-in AI

The Austin-based satellite maker plans Synchronicity, a network designed for governments seeking independence from proprietary systems like Starlink, as it raises funding at a $4.5bn valuation.

Nvidia H200 chips pile up in Hong Kong as Beijing holds back, Reuters says

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Nvidia's H200 chips stranded in Hong Kong as China restricts imports

Beijing is blocking large-scale shipments of Nvidia's H200 processors into mainland China, leaving roughly 600,000 units warehoused in Hong Kong while pushing domestic firms toward Chinese-made alternatives.

AI stocks suffer their biggest sell-off in months as data centre backlash reaches Washington

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AI infrastructure stocks plunge as US election results trigger data centre backlash

A sharp market correction on November 5 wiped out gains from chipmakers and cloud providers as newly elected officials campaign on restricting data centre development across key US states.

Instagram launches free Edits video editor for Mac with 4K exports

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Instagram Brings Edits Video Editor to Mac, Challenging CapCut with Desktop Power

Instagram's short-form video editing app Edits is now available on Mac with 4K export capabilities and AI-assisted editing features, expanding its challenge to ByteDance's CapCut.

Meta adds real-time voice chat and animated avatars to its Muse app

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Meta brings voice conversations and expressive avatars to Muse AI agent

Meta's personal AI assistant Muse now supports real-time voice interactions with an animated avatar that responds to conversation, rolling out across phones, web and Mac in the US.

Online stores are using AI to run faster in the wrong direction

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Why AI-Powered E-Commerce Is Racing Toward the Wrong Finish Line

Generative AI has slashed content creation costs for online retailers, yet customer acquisition expenses keep climbing. The real problem: most stores feed their AI systems incomplete data, leaving them strategically blind.

SFC Capital backs Nayara's AI platform for patient care

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SFC Capital funds Nayara's AI companions for patient care between appointments

The UK healthtech startup has secured pre-seed backing to expand its AI platform that bridges the gap between clinical visits, automating routine patient inquiries while flagging concerns for medical teams.

Estonia approves 24/7 robotic pharmacies, paving the way for a European first

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Estonia clears path for round-the-clock robotic pharmacies, a European first

The Estonian government has greenlit legislation enabling 24/7 automated medicine dispensing with remote pharmacist oversight, positioning Grab2Go to launch the continent's first robotic pharmacy network by March 2027.