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AI
AI coverage on Europa Now: models, rules and what European teams actually do with both.
AI
Trump orders investigation into robot imports as national security concern
The US administration has launched trade negotiations on foreign-made robots and industrial machinery, with potential tariffs and quotas to follow within six months if talks stall.
AI
Apple brings Intelligence to China in December, powered by Alibaba's Qwen
Chinese iPhone owners will gain access to Writing Tools, Live Translation and Alibaba's chatbot integration starting in December, though the redesigned Siri AI remains unavailable on the mainland.
AI
Databricks and SAP deepen AI partnership with four new tools for enterprise data
The two companies are expanding their collaboration at SAP TechEd in Berlin, bringing Databricks' AI capabilities directly into SAP's cloud platform to help enterprises tap their business data for artificial intelligence without custom engineering.
AI
S&P signals concern over Meta's AI spending trajectory and monetization path
The ratings agency has shifted its outlook on Meta's credit rating to negative, questioning whether the company's massive artificial intelligence investments will generate sufficient returns compared to its cloud-enabled competitors.
AI
Amazon Secures $80B Financing Line Backed by AI Hardware Purchases
The e-commerce giant has arranged a supplier financing facility to fund its massive data centre expansion, drawing on equipment purchases as collateral through 2028.
AI
Five Tech Giants Pledge Over $3 Trillion to AI Infrastructure Race
Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Oracle have committed massive sums to data centres and equipment as competition for AI dominance intensifies. The spending spree has pushed even the most profitable companies into negative free cash flow.
AI
Proton Mail's AI Overhaul Puts Jobs on the Line as CEO Pushes Rapid Adoption
The Swiss privacy company will re-interview staff on their artificial intelligence practices, with employment decisions hanging in the balance. Internal messages reveal the chief executive dismissing security concerns and demanding faster AI-driven development.
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South Korea hits Google and Apple with combined $47.6m fine over app store payment practices
Regulators penalize both tech giants for forcing developers onto proprietary payment systems and imposing excessive commissions on alternatives, marking the first enforcement action under a 2021 law.