France and Germany bet big on Mistral AI in sovereignty push
European governments are making their biggest move yet to support homegrown AI. France and Germany are partnering with Mistral and SAP to deploy AI across public services starting in 2026.
Author: Ethan Carver
Ethan Carver brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through his specialized focus on industrial computing and automation ecosystems, where he deciphers complex technical landscapes into actionable insights for industry professionals. His expertise extends across IoT architectures and emerging technologies, informed by years of analyzing how computational systems transform manufacturing and enterprise operations. With a keen eye for practical applications, Ethan consistently delivers forward-looking analysis that bridges engineering realities with business implications, establishing him as a trusted voice in industrial technology discourse.
Meta Wins Big in FTC Antitrust Trial Over Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta has won its five-year antitrust battle with the FTC over acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The judge ruled the FTC failed to prove Meta currently operates as a monopoly, pointing to competition from TikTok and others.
Banks Get New Weapon Against AI-Powered Fraud
Financial security firm Entersekt has launched a new authentication platform designed to help banks combat AI-powered fraud. The tool promises to dramatically reduce implementation time while maintaining security. This comes as banks face increasingly sophisticated threats from AI-generated deepfake
AI Isn’t Killing Jobs – It’s Killing Inhuman Work
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing work by eliminating routine tasks and creating space for human creativity. This shift requires rethinking job design and leadership approaches. The future isn’t about doing less work, but doing more meaningful work.
Tesla’s $1.2 Trillion Bet on Robot Butlers
Tesla’s car business is struggling with declining sales and margins, yet the company maintains a $1.2 trillion valuation. The market seems to be betting on Optimus humanoid robots becoming Tesla’s future cash cow, with Musk claiming they could eventually account for 80% of Tesla’s value.
Apple’s 3D printing breakthrough cuts Apple Watch material use in half
Apple has detailed its manufacturing breakthrough using 3D printing with 100% recycled aerospace-grade titanium. The new process cuts raw material use in half while maintaining durability and design standards. The technology also enabled key improvements to waterproofing and even helped create the i
Saylor’s Bitcoin Bet Sours as Euro Bonds Tank
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury company just saw its €775 million preferred stock offering fall below its already-discounted price. The bonds dropped to 78 cents on the euro as Bitcoin prices collapsed. This marks another setback for Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy.
ZTE’s 5G Win Shows Real Network Improvements
ZTE Corporation has won the “Best Mobile/5G Service Innovation” award at the 2025 Global Connectivity Awards. The award recognizes their work on the complex CelcomDigi dual-network convergence project in Malaysia. The project delivered significant improvements in network performance and user experie
A16z Super PAC Targets NY Lawmaker Over AI Safety Bill
A super PAC with over $100 million in backing from Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI’s president has made New York Assembly member Alex Bores its first political target. Bores sponsors the RAISE Act, which would require AI safety plans and impose penalties up to $30 million for violations. The lawmaker
The AI bubble risk nobody’s talking about
Top economist Jeremy Siegel sees parallels between today’s AI spending boom and the dot-com bubble. His concern? Companies are pouring billions into data centers when technology advances could make that infrastructure obsolete overnight.