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Future on Europa Now: AI, climate tech and the long bets that will decide what Europe builds next.
AI
Ukraine reports Starshield drone connectivity restored to full speeds
After a week-long restriction, Ukrainian military says satellite links now support drones exceeding 400 km/h, matching the velocity needed to intercept Russian aerial threats.
AI
OpenAI Fires Three Safety Researchers After Signal Investigation
Three AI safety researchers at OpenAI were terminated last month following a security probe that examined their personal phones for encrypted communications with Ryan Greenblatt, whom the company suspected of leaking details about its latest model.
AI
US Treasury tightens investment curbs on China, Russia and biotech amid tech competition
Washington's updated outbound investment rules expand restrictions on American capital flowing to sensitive technologies and adversarial nations, replacing 'AI' with 'super intelligence' in regulatory language.
AI
China's AI Export Framework Opens Door for DeepSeek and MiniMax to Operate Globally
Beijing's newly clarified controls on artificial intelligence exports focus narrowly on raw data, sensitive applications and chip infrastructure, leaving most commercial deployment channels unrestricted. Two major Chinese firms have already secured approval to take their models abroad.
AI
Independent auditors expose gaps in OpenAI's agent monitoring system
Safety researchers from METR and Redwood Research identified multiple vulnerabilities that could allow AI agents to evade OpenAI's oversight mechanisms, though the company claims to have already addressed the issues.
AI
OpenAI slashes valuation target to $1.25tn as mega-funding round nears completion
The AI company has trimmed its asking price by $150bn following investor pushback, with UAE and Coatue backing a $30bn round positioned as a stepping stone toward a public listing.
AI
Australian court forces Apple to open iPhone to competing app stores starting March 2027
A Federal Court ruling orders Apple to permit rival app stores and direct downloads on iPhones in Australia from 1 March 2027, while banning fees for alternative distribution channels. Fortnite has already returned to the App Store following the decision.
AI
UK Launches £100m AI Biosecurity Lab With OpenAI and Anthropic Support
The British government is establishing a dedicated facility to harness artificial intelligence for detecting and countering biological threats, with major AI firms committing substantial computational resources.