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Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the EU to relax AI rules for industry at the Hannover Messe. He aims to boost productivity and compete with the US and China.

Merz Calls for Looser EU AI Rules for Industrial Use

The European Commission has awarded a 180 million euro cloud contract to four regional firms. This six-year initiative aims to strengthen digital sovereignty.

EU Grants 180 Million Euro Cloud Deal to European Firms

The FCC will vote this month on a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing U.S. electronics. The move aims to address national security risks for devices.

FCC plans to ban all Chinese labs from testing U.S. devices

Finance Minister Roland Lescure says France will soon announce measures to encourage data centers. He noted that Japanese investors are eyeing European sites.

France to Announce New Measures to Support Data Centers

The NeurIPS conference apologized for a policy error that would have blocked research from sanctioned entities. The reversal follows a boycott from China.

NeurIPS Rescinds Ban on US-Sanctioned Research Papers

Beijing today set a 2026 growth target of 4.5% to 5% in a new five-year plan focused on AI. The roadmap prioritizes tech self-sufficiency to counter U.S. curbs.

China Prioritizes AI and Sets Lower 2026 Growth Target

AI & Automation

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Chinese car manufacturers are rapidly embedding artificial intelligence into electric vehicles to meet government mandates for self-reasoning machines. Companies like Xpeng and Huawei are investing billions to develop domestic chips and software for smart driving.

China Auto Industry Speeds Up AI Integration Efforts

Nokia CEO Justin Hotard says Europe risks losing business to global rivals due to regulatory and energy constraints. He notes that investment remains too low.

Nokia CEO warns Europe lacks AI data centre capacity

Microsoft plans to invest 25 billion Australian dollars by 2029 to expand artificial intelligence capacity. The move aims to boost the nation's digital growth.

Microsoft to Invest 18 Billion Dollars in Australia

Amazon and Nvidia lead a wave of multi-billion dollar deals to expand AI infrastructure. These partnerships focus on securing chips and cloud computing power.

Tech Giants Invest Billions in AI and Chip Infrastructure

OpenAI expects $2.5 billion in ad revenue this year and $100 billion by 2030. The forecast assumes its products will reach 2.75 billion weekly users by then.

OpenAI Projects $100 Billion in Annual Ad Revenue by 2030

Norway's wealth fund will eventually allow AI to make limited investment decisions under human supervision. Staff currently use AI tools to monitor risks.

Norway wealth fund to use AI for investment decisions

Internet & Platforms

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Meta is expected to overtake Google in global digital ad revenue by late 2026. The shift follows strong growth in Meta's automated ads and short video content.

Meta projected to surpass Google in ad revenue by 2026

YouTube raised US subscription prices today with the standard Premium plan increasing to $15.99. This marks the first price hike for the service in three years.

YouTube increases monthly subscription fees in the US

Apple plans to introduce paid advertisements to its maps service in the U.S. and Canada this summer. The company stated that user privacy will be maintained.

Apple to Launch Paid Map Advertisements This Summer

Roblox will launch a revenue sharing model for brand deals in 2027. Starting May 4, creators must register all ad integrations for moderation and transparency.

Roblox to Share Revenue from In-Game Brand Deals in 2027

JD.com launched its Joybuy marketplace in six European countries on Monday. The platform offers fast delivery and low prices to compete with Amazon.

JD.com challenges Amazon with Joybuy launch in Europe

Vietnam has licensed SpaceX to offer Starlink satellite internet services nationwide. The move comes ahead of a planned diplomatic visit to the United States.

SpaceX Starlink Gets Green Light for Vietnam Internet

Semiconductors & Hardware

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The Franco-Italian chipmaker reported first quarter revenue of 3.10 billion dollars as demand recovered. The company expects second quarter sales to reach 3.45 billion.

STMicroelectronics Beats Estimates and Forecasts Growth

Elon Musk announced that Tesla will utilize Intel's next-generation 14A manufacturing process for its Terafab project in Austin. The deal marks Intel's first major external customer for the advanced technology.

Tesla to Use Intel 14A Process for AI Chips

SK Hynix will invest 12.85 billion dollars in a new South Korean manufacturing plant for advanced packaging. Construction begins this month to meet AI demand.

SK Hynix to Build 12.85 Billion Dollar AI Memory Plant

TSMC raised its revenue outlook and capital spending as AI demand drives record profits. The company expects annual growth to exceed 30 percent this year.

TSMC Raises Annual Revenue Forecast on Strong AI Demand

The French group will build two production units in Hiroshima to supply high-purity gases for AI chips. These facilities are scheduled to start up by late 2028.

Air Liquide Invests 236 Million Dollars in Japan AI Chips

YMTC plans two new factories to double its chip production capacity. The move aims to reduce reliance on foreign tech amid ongoing US trade restrictions.

Chinese Chipmaker YMTC Plans to Double Production Capacity

Software & Cloud

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CEO Andy Jassy disclosed that Amazon Web Services generates over $15 billion in annualized AI revenue. He also defended the firm's $200 billion capital expenditure.

Amazon CEO Reveals 15 Billion Dollar AI Revenue Run Rate

Microsoft will invest $1 billion in Thailand over two years to expand cloud and AI services. The Thai government announced the plan in a statement on Tuesday.

Microsoft Plans $1 Billion Investment in Thailand

Scaleway opened a Milan cloud region and plans to expand into Sweden and Germany. The Iliad subsidiary aims to rival US giants with local digital services.

Scaleway Opens Milan Cloud Region to Challenge US Rivals

The Amsterdam-based cloud provider is redeveloping a former tire factory into a major facility. Initial capacity is expected to go online by late summer.

Nebius to build massive AI data center in northern France

OpenAI joins Samsung and SK Hynix to build two data centers in South Korea starting this March. The project will launch with an initial capacity of 20 megawatts.

OpenAI and Samsung to Start Korean Data Center Project

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman stated that orbital data centers remain impractical due to high costs and limited rocket capacity despite rising AI demand.

AWS executive says space data centers are not near term

Venture & Innovation

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China has launched three venture capital funds totaling over 150 billion yuan to invest in hard technology sectors like semiconductors. This initiative marks a significant government effort to enhance domestic technological capabilities.

China Launches Three VC Funds for Tech
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