AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Power Crunch: Tech giants’ clean-energy pledges are colliding with data-centre demand, with Microsoft reportedly weighing whether to soften its “hourly” zero-carbon target as firms seek more reliable backup like gas or nuclear. Big Tech Tech-Sovereignty: The EU is preparing a far-reaching push to reduce reliance on US cloud providers and Chinese chips, aiming to curb “kill switch” fears and boost European alternatives. SoftBank’s France AI Bet: SoftBank plans up to €75bn for AI data centres in France, including a 5GW complex in Hauts-de-France with nuclear-linked power and fast approvals. Wildfires & Climate Risk: A study finds 2025 wildfires were “quiet” by area burned but still devastating, with major impacts in Europe and rising insured losses. Energy Security & Civil Defence: Europe’s rearmament includes new civilian survival training in Poland as people learn “stealth mode” tactics against drones and troop threats. EU Tech & Research: Estonia startups are eyeing India for AI, cybersecurity and defence partnerships, while Moldova joined the European Patent Organisation, expanding patent coverage across Europe. Health & Science: UCB and Biogen published Phase 3 lupus results in The Lancet, and German researchers report a new way to measure chemical bonds via quantum entanglement.
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