Markets, companies, technology, economic influence and leadership.
Volkswagen deepens its partnership with Horizon Robotics to develop L3 and L4 automated driving systems in China. Behind this announcement lies a global industrial battle: who will control the software, chips, and intelligence of tomorrow's cars?
Washington and Riyadh have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that could allow uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia. However, the text still needs to pass the scrutiny of the U.S. Congress, and Donald Trump has linked it to normalization with Israel.
X officially rolls out X Money in the United States: an interest-bearing account provided through a partner bank, peer-to-peer payments, and a Visa card integrated into the social network. A major turning point, but still limited to the American market and surrounded by questions about trust and data.
After a decline in the first quarter, the number of registered job seekers at France Travail without any activity rises to 3.323 million. A seemingly moderate increase, but one that carries significant consequences for youth, businesses, and economic policy.
The violent correction of Samsung, SK Hynix, and Asian tech stocks reveals a new market fear: will the hundreds of billions invested in AI generate enough revenue in the face of China's rapid rise?
Vacated and promised a spectacular transformation, the Montparnasse Tower finds itself on the brink of a standstill. A conflict among co-owners threatens a project estimated at 800 million euros, while the Paris City Hall urges the parties to reach an agreement before critical deadlines.
From August 2, 2026, new transparency obligations under the AI Act will be applicable across the European Union. Chatbots, deepfakes, images, sounds, videos, and certain synthetic texts are entering a new era of marking and informing the public.
Ariana Grande is taking legal action against still-unknown hackers accused of infiltrating the star's circle and leaking songs, images, and private videos. The lawsuit mentions 45 stolen tracks for the year 2023 alone and a campaign that has allegedly been ongoing for years.
S&P 500, Dow hit record highs on strong AI-linked earnings, Mideast deal hopes. Source: reuters.com.
The United States has just blocked the authorization of new humanoid and quadruped robots manufactured abroad, a measure primarily targeting Chinese champions like Unitree. Behind the argument of cybersecurity lies the next global battle for artificial intelligence.
The FAA finally authorizes the Boeing 737 MAX 7 after nearly a decade of waiting. A major industrial success, but not a blank check for the American manufacturer.
France is set to host the first AMD Helios rack expected in Europe at CINES in Montpellier. With 72 GPUs and an open architecture, this machine places European research at the heart of the global battle for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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