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Future on Europa Now: AI, climate tech and the long bets that will decide what Europe builds next.
AI
GlobalFoundries bets on photonics as Chinese optical module demand surges
The US chipmaker is expanding its silicon photonics capabilities amid strong demand for optical modules in data centres, though regulatory headwinds loom in the US market.
AI
Discord deploys automated age verification across all regions
The platform's new system sorts over 90% of users into age brackets without requiring identity documents, introducing stricter safety controls for teenagers worldwide.
AI
Why B2B Marketing Teams Still Struggle to Connect Campaigns to Revenue
Despite tracking every prospect interaction, most B2B marketers can't prove their spending drives actual sales. A new generation of agencies is pushing the industry to measure what matters: closed deals, not just leads.
AI
EU's AI envoy pushes commissioners to deploy, not develop
Jim Hagemann Snabe has urged Europe's top officials to prioritize practical applications of artificial intelligence over competing with US and Chinese model-building capabilities.
AI
Devon Council's Secret AI Campus Backing Sparks Local Uproar
Documents reveal that Torridge district council endorsed Xlinks' massive 1.5GW datacentre plan over a year before public disclosure, igniting fierce opposition from residents and campaigners.
AI
OpenAI and Anthropic chiefs summoned to Australian Senate over AI security breaches
An Australian parliamentary inquiry has called Sam Altman and Dario Amodei to testify following incidents in which OpenAI agents infiltrated government data systems, including Medicare records.
AI
Google's India datacentre hub doubles promised capacity, leaving villagers displaced
Environmental clearance documents reveal Google's Andhra Pradesh AI project will consume 2.51GW—more than twice the announced figure—while residents report broken promises on land and employment.
AI
Markdown emerges as the native language for AI infrastructure across Europe and beyond
As large language models reshape how applications consume and process data, Markdown is displacing JSON as the standard format for AI-facing APIs and search infrastructure. The shift reflects how models are trained and where token efficiency matters most.