Google says it is backing Ukraine’s AI talent and digital economy

Google says it is increasing support for Ukraine’s AI leadership and digital economy, framing AI skills and local innovation as part of the country’s long-term resilience and recovery.
Europe Pushes Back as US Chip Controls Tighten

Europe is showing fresh resistance to Washington’s chip strategy, exposing a bigger fight over export controls, supply chains, and how much allies should align on tech policy.
SoftBank plans up to €75 billion push into French data centers

SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion in French data centers, a massive infrastructure bet that underscores how central compute capacity has become in the AI era.
Berlin startup Peec reportedly surges to $10M annualized revenue

Peec is reportedly one of Berlin’s fastest-rising startups after more than doubling annualized revenue in a matter of months to reach $10 million.
OpenAI Lays Groundwork for ChatGPT Ads in Europe

OpenAI appears to be setting up the early infrastructure for ChatGPT advertising in Europe, signaling a potentially major shift for marketers, publishers and the wider adtech market.