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Future on Europa Now: AI, climate tech and the long bets that will decide what Europe builds next.
Climate Tech
Saft Scales Solid-State Battery Manufacturing in Bordeaux for Aviation and Space
TotalEnergies-owned Saft is ramping up production of solid-state batteries at its Bordeaux facility, positioning itself as France's first manufacturer capable of making both sulfide and polymer electrolyte variants for room-temperature operation.
AI
Cognizant mobilizes 18,000 staff to deploy Google Gemini AI agents across enterprise clients
The IT services giant has established a dedicated unit with Google Cloud focused on moving artificial intelligence agents from experimental phases into operational environments for business customers.
AI
Modal taps Nvidia's Vera chip to double throughput in AI sandbox workloads
The $15.75B cloud infrastructure firm is moving beyond x86 processors for the first time, deploying Arm-based Vera CPUs to handle twice the containerized tasks of Intel servers.
Climate Tech
Linkener raises €7.5M to scale AI-powered energy management across Europe
The Spanish energy tech firm has secured backing from Klima Energy Transition Fund to accelerate platform development, integrate machine learning capabilities, and pursue strategic acquisitions in a fragmented market.
AI
Meta blames Claude AI tool for No Kings Coalition Instagram lockout
A data-scraping instrument connected to Anthropic's Claude triggered the temporary suspension of an anti-Trump activist group's account during a weekend voter mobilization campaign.
AI
Anthropic Establishes Public Benefit Fund With 5% Initial Stake
The AI safety company announced plans to create a dedicated fund that will hold shares in Anthropic, with provisions for the stake to expand as the company's valuation increases.
Climate Tech
South Korean Battery Maker and ACC Explore Joint Electrode Production at French Plant
JR Energy Solution and Automotive Cells Company are discussing a partnership that could bring electrode manufacturing to ACC's Nersac facility, positioning European capacity for global battery customers.
AI
World ID Launches Banking Suite to Combat AI-Powered Fraud in Finance
World has unveiled a specialized version of its identity verification system for financial institutions, combining Zoom integration, cryptographic proof of humanity, and AI agent verification to counter deepfake impersonation and fraud.