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China now has three chip equipment manufacturers in the global top 20, up from one in 2022. US sanctions have unexpectedly spurred local industry growth, challenging Western dominance in critical technology sectors.

French tech giant Capgemini severs ties with its US subsidiary over a controversial ICE contract. The move follows public outcry regarding the subsidiary's involvement with the immigration agency.

Google launches an experimental flood risk map tool, allowing users to check for extreme flooding dangers worldwide. The map highlights areas particularly vulnerable to flash and river floods, with Spain showing significant risk.

Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome model offers new insights into gene regulation, mapping cellular processes with unprecedented detail. This AI advancement promises to deepen our understanding of how genes control bodily functions.

Meta's appeal against an Amsterdam court ruling ends January 26, 2026, concerning user timeline control on Facebook and Instagram. The original verdict mandated Meta offer non-profiled feeds, aligning with DSA principles of user autonomy.

Meta shutters three VR studios including Supernatural's developer, signaling a shift away from fitness games. This move underscores Meta's strategic pivot, impacting hundreds of VR developers and the immersive fitness community.

Seoul's stock market plummets over 5% as tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix lead the crash. Fears of an artificial intelligence bubble bursting intensify across Asian markets.

Dutch Data Authority updates political ad guidance with public feedback. New rules clarify targeted online advertising after extensive consultation.

Portugal's PSD proposes age verification for social media accounts, requiring proof for users under 13 and 16. This digital policy aims to enhance child protection online.

French tech giant Capgemini divests US subsidiary following accusations of working with ICE to track undocumented immigrants. The sale aims to distance the company from the controversial partnership.

Chinese engineers and tech enthusiasts co-authored a sprawling 16-year sci-fi novel, "Illumine Lingao," imagining an industrial revolution in 1628 China. This literary project, with over 1,400 spin-offs, aims to advance China's modernity before Europe, becoming a unique political statement.

Waymo launches robotaxi service in London, leveraging new autonomous vehicle regulations. The move signals major advancements in self-driving technology for European cities this year.

France's bid to ban social media for under-15s faces EU legal hurdles. The Digital Services Act and "country of origin" principle impede Paris's national restrictions on online platforms.

AI generativa shatters price-as-quality rule in multiple sectors. Logos and market analysis, once costly indicators of value, now often indistinguishable from AI-generated alternatives.

German citizens saving for retirement with ETFs heavily invest in US tech giants like Amazon and Google. This reliance on Silicon Valley firms raises ethical questions about profiting from their growth.