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Future
Future on Europa Now: AI, climate tech and the long bets that will decide what Europe builds next.
AI
Anthropic flags US government relations as risk factor ahead of IPO push
The AI startup has disclosed to potential investors that political tensions with Washington could jeopardize both its government contracts and broader commercial relationships, according to details from its confidential IPO filing.
AI
Jamie Lyon on Lucid Software: Why AI Needs Shared Context to Truly Transform Work
The Chief Strategy and Product Officer of Lucid Software explains how organisations can harness AI's potential by creating visibility across processes, systems and teams—and why context matters more than the models themselves.
AI
OpenAI signals Trump's AI accord requires concrete implementation details
Major AI companies have signed a White House agreement, but executives say the framework needs specifics on how firms will actually enforce safety measures.
Future
Amazon commits $1bn to data centre communities as US opposition spreads
AWS chief Matt Garman announced the Built Together programme to address growing local resistance to data centre expansion, linking the investment to over 100 moratoriums under consideration across the country.
AI
Bull Doubles Angers Supercomputer Factory Output After €80M Overhaul
France's state-owned supercomputer maker has expanded production capacity at its western facility, now assembling 12 racks monthly while simultaneously building two major exascale systems.
AI
SoftBank Completes OpenAI Bet With Final $10 Billion Payment
The Japanese investment giant has now deployed $64.6 billion into OpenAI, securing a 13% stake after settling the last instalment of its $30 billion commitment.
Climate Tech
SK On Locks in $800M LFP Supply Deal with POSCO Future M Through 2029
South Korea's POSCO Future M has secured a multi-year contract to deliver lithium iron phosphate cathode material to battery maker SK On, marking the supplier's first cathode agreement with the manufacturer.
AI
Japan launches $140bn AI data centre programme with Dell and JERA
Japan's largest power utility is partnering with Dell and UK developer RHAELM to construct artificial intelligence data centres nationwide, with the initial 400MW facility near Tokyo carrying a price tag exceeding $15bn.