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Tyndall National Institute aligns its five-year strategy with Ireland's obligations under the European Chips Act. The institute's plan supports government policies like Silicon Island and Impact 2030, focusing on semiconductor advancements.

Dutch government launches open-source code platform, code. overheid....

Canadian AI startup Cohere is acquiring Germany-based Aleph Alpha, backed by Schwarz Group, to create a sovereign enterprise AI alternative. This move challenges US dominance in the AI landscape.

Heidelberg-based Aleph Alpha merges with Canadian AI firm Cohere, aiming to build an independent alternative to Silicon Valley giants. The combined entity prioritizes data protection, seeking to counter US dominance in the AI sector.

Cohere merges with Germany's Aleph Alpha, creating a transatlantic AI powerhouse. This strategic move aims to bolster AI development and deployment for businesses and governments across continents.

Canadian AI firm Cohere buys Germany's Aleph Alpha to challenge US Big Tech dominance. The transatlantic deal aims to provide governments and regulated industries with a sovereign AI alternative.

Verda raises $117M for AI cloud infrastructure, while Aleph Alpha is to be acquired by Cohere. Europe saw over €632 million invested across 65 funding deals this week.

German AI startup Aleph Alpha is to be acquired by Canadian AI lab Cohere, creating a sovereign alternative to US AI labs. The combined entity will offer AI services to European businesses and government agencies seeking data and infrastructure control.

Cohere and Aleph Alpha merge in Berlin, forming a $20 billion transatlantic AI company. The German government becomes an anchor customer, with both digital ministers attending the announcement.

The Dutch government inked a framework agreement with STACKIT, a European cloud platform. This deal allows state organizations to use EU-based cloud services, bolstering digital autonomy and reducing reliance on non-European providers.

Hannover schools halt digitalization due to incorrect Microsoft 365 licenses, rendering over €300,000 in software unusable. Classes continue with alternative solutions amid the data privacy contract issue.

Berlin-based VREY secures €3. 3M to simplify shared-roof solar in multi-family buildings....

European privacy watchdogs urge the European Commission to examine Israel's mandatory registration for aid workers. This obligation forces organizations to violate GDPR or halt aid, jeopardizing aid workers and their families.

Nox Mobility raises €2 million to modernize Europe's night trains with private cabins. The startup aims to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency in overnight rail travel.

Germany must deliver on the EU health data space, ePA, and EUDI Wallet initiatives to connect Europe's health data. Unresolved questions regarding emergency access and governance remain key challenges.

London's Passion Capital closes €46 million Seed fund for AI and FinTech startups. The fund targets early-stage ventures across the UK and Europe, continuing a trend of robust pre-seed investment.

European payments service Wero, promising digital independence, uses Amazon AWS cloud infrastructure. This contradicts its stated goal of being a European alternative to US payment providers....

Seapoint secures €7. 5M seed funding to empower UK and Irish startups with AI financial operations....

Netherlands launches consultation on AI Act implementation, establishing national oversight for the European Union's AI Regulation. This proposal ensures safe and reliable AI use while fostering innovation.

Hamburg-based Logicc secures €2. 5 million for its AI platform designed for lawyers and doctors....