🤖 EU launches €1 b AI push to cut tech dependence
The European Commission unveiled its “Apply AI” initiative, allocating ~€1 b to accelerate AI adoption across healthcare, energy, automotive, and defence. The goal: reduce reliance on U.S. and Chinese tech and strengthen European autonomy.
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💥 Nvidia-backed Reflection AI bags $2 bn
Reflection AI, a startup backed by Nvidia, raised $2 b in a fresh funding round, lifting its valuation to $8 b. Founded by ex-DeepMind researchers, the company builds AI tools that automate software development.
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⚠️ Financial institutions warn: AI bubble ahead?
The IMF, Bank of England, and others warned that surging investment in AI could set the stage for an abrupt market correction. Their concern: many AI-linked assets may be overvalued and unusually sensitive to swings in investor sentiment.
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📉 U.S. firms see slower earnings growth, lean on AI investments
Analysts predict third-quarter profit growth among U.S. companies may soften (≈8.8% y/y), increasing pressure on firms to justify hefty AI capital expenditures. AI is quickly becoming the central lens through which earnings are judged.
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🔍 China tightens customs scrutiny on Nvidia AI chips
Chinese customs officials have stepped up inspections of semiconductor shipments, with a particular focus on Nvidia AI processors. The move appears aimed at enforcing import restrictions and nudging reliance toward domestic alternatives.
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