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Nvidia accelerates Linux gaming with enhanced Proton & Vulkan support, challenging AMD. The GPU giant aims to boost performance and hardware compatibility for a growing European player base.

EU lawmakers near a deal on Chat Control, but mandatory age verification threatens private communications. This could severely limit privacy and free speech for millions across the bloc.

London-based Kinfolk lands $7. 2M seed funding for its AI-driven HR platform....

European firms offer privacy-focused email alternatives to Gmail and Outlook. Proton Mail, based in Switzerland, provides end-to-end encryption and a free basic service, with paid plans starting at €3....

London-based SolveAI secures $50M to empower employees building compliant enterprise software with AI. The platform bridges the gap for large organizations needing tailored applications, reducing reliance on costly outsourced solutions.

Baltic VCs FIRSTPICK and Lost Astronaut launch a €100K initiative to back 100 early-stage startups over three years. This program aims to empower young Gen Z founders with crucial early funding and support to build globally competitive businesses.

AI's cognitive impact: A study reveals AI users exhibit "cognitive surrender," copying incorrect AI answers 80% of the time. This reliance boosts confidence despite accumulating errors.

Netherlands startups are driving innovation in AI and enterprise software. AI-powered Aizy optimizes online ad campaigns for SMEs, leveraging automated bidding and human oversight for significant growth potential.

Make. com launches a visual workflow platform, enabling users to automate tasks across thousands of applications and integrate AI....

New Android app warns users about nearby smart glasses, addressing growing privacy concerns. The tool scans for Bluetooth signals from devices like Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.

AI autonomous weapons risk breaking international law, bypassing human judgment and accountability for illegal orders. The Pentagon's $200M contract with Anthropic highlights a struggle to implement safeguards against such AI.

UK DeepTech startup BeyondMath secures €8. 4M to pioneer generative physics for engineering simulation....

Ionos launches a hosted Nextcloud Workspace, challenging Microsoft 365 with an integrated online office suite. The German web host aims to provide a European alternative for productivity tools.

Wayve rockets to €7. 2B valuation with €1B Series D, backed by Microsoft and Uber....

London's Thema secures $6. 2M, including a UK government grant for AI, to map private equity expansion opportunities....

London's Allica Bank secures €131M to capture 10% UK SMB market share by 2028 with its proprietary tech. This deal mirrors broader EU fintech investment in AI identity and risk management platforms.

Founders spend 25% of their week on hiring, costing 10 hours per week. Manual CV screening alone takes 23 hours per opening, risking overlooked candidates.

Meta bets on AI with a €60 billion AMD deal, securing 10% of the chipmaker. This significant investment accelerates Meta's artificial intelligence development and supply chain control.

London-based BeyondMath secures $18. 5M for its AI physics model, accelerating complex engineering simulations 1,000x faster....

Swedish AI firm Flox Intelligence raises €2. 5M to prevent human-wildlife conflict, using AI to guide animals from danger....