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Netherlands strikes deal with Nvidia for AI supercomputing hub

The Dutch government has reached a deal with Nvidia to supply hardware and expertise for the construction of an AI facility in the Netherlands.

Where do startups come from? Ideas and entrepreneurs, of course

At TNW, we are all about supporting and elevating startups and entrepreneurs who are doing epic stuff with tech. When Red Bull reached out to talk about their innovation competition, my first thought was what on Earth do we have in common with an energy drink company that has people jumping off cliffs and surfing really large waves?

Dutch startups raised $3.5B in 2024. Here are the 10 largest funding rounds

It’s been a great year for the Dutch startup ecosystem.

AI startup Sereact lands €25M to give dumb robots better brains

Stuttgart, Germany-based Sereact has secured €25mn to advance its embodied AI software that enables robots to carry out tasks they were never trained to do.

Google DeepMind’s New Weather Forecaster Blows Away the Competition

Google DeepMind researchers have built an AI weather forecasting tool that makes faster and more accurate predictions than the best system available today.

European software sector at critical ‘inflection point,’ warns McKinsey

Europe has a unique chance to lead in software — but only if it improves its ability to turn startups into profitable businesses. That’s the conclusion of a new report from McKinsey and Boardwave, which warns that unless the region tackles structural barriers, its startups will continue to lag behind global rivals.

Europe Accelerates AI Drug Discovery as DeepMind Spinoff Targets Trials This Year

Google DeepMind spinoff Isomorphic Labs expects testing on its first AI-designed drugs to begin this year, as tech startups race to turn algorithmic magic into actual treatments.

Startups need ‘clear pathway’ into UK’s new defence plan, experts warn

Britain’s new military tech strategy will fail unless startups are given clear pathways to adoption, experts have warned.

Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states

The federal government has selected eight proposals to test electric aircraft across 26 states.

Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27

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National poll shows voters like AI less than ICE.

From ChatGPT to Gemini: how AI is rewriting the internet

Why people are falling in love with AI chatbots

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