The South Wales-based compound semiconductor cluster CSconnected has launched a £1 million third call in its Supply Chain Development Programme. The initiative aims to accelerate supply chain expansion with grants up to £100,000 for UK-based companies. Projects must run between six and nine months a
Elon Musk’s X faces another EU investigation, this time focused on whether users can properly appeal content moderation decisions. The probe could lead to fines up to 6% of global revenue if violations are found.
Anthropic is making a massive $50 billion investment in US data centers, starting with Fluidstack sites in Texas and New York. The first facilities will come online next year, creating thousands of jobs. This comes as the AI company aims to reach profitability faster than rival OpenAI.
The Trump administration is systematically dismantling renewable energy projects while pushing fossil fuels. This comes as AI-driven data centers prepare to quadruple their electricity consumption. The collision creates massive challenges for America’s power grid.
As AI handles more transactional work, the human touch is emerging as a key differentiator. Companies are finding that investing in connection—both internally and with customers—drives loyalty and revenue in ways automation can’t replicate.
Ansa Capital has appointed former MongoDB executive Meghan Gill and former Retool CRO Ghazi Masood as venture partners. The move strengthens the firm’s operating platform and founder support capabilities. Both executives bring decades of experience scaling enterprise software companies.
A new AI-powered system is tackling mobile network congestion in one of China’s busiest tourist cities. The technology can identify over 16,000 app types to prioritize bandwidth. This means better live streams and faster payments even in massive crowds.
The UK ranks second in Europe for long-term growth champions, with 17% of the top 300 companies. But London’s stock exchange saw just 7 listings this year, down from 125 in 2021. The startup engine is humming, but the exit ramp is broken.
Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden visited Seattle this week, describing Amazon as “a very good corporate citizen” that’s invested €1.8 billion in his country this year alone. His business-friendly stance offers a stark contrast to Seattle’s often-contentious relationship with the tech giant.
AI systems are consuming massive amounts of NAND storage, causing prices to skyrocket. The TLC 1TB NAND price jumped from $4.80 in July to $10.70 in October. Companies may respond by reducing storage capacities in future devices.
