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LAST UPDATE: June 12, 2025
Nvidia trumpets European AI infrastructure push
Nvidia announced plans at VivaTech in Paris to expand AI infrastructure throughout Europe, partnering with firms like Mistral and local governments to build cloud platforms powered by thousands of Blackwell GPUs, aiming to increase capacity tenfold.
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This strategic investment underscores the shift towards European AI sovereignty; Nvidia’s collaboration with homegrown tech players signals a push to decentralize AI dominance from the U.S. while boosting regional competitiveness.
WhatsApp joins legal challenge against UK demand for Apple ‘back door’
WhatsApp has intervened in Apple’s legal battle against a UK government “technical capability notice” under the Investigatory Powers Act, arguing that forced decryption would undermine global encryption protections.
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WhatsApp’s action highlights the escalating tension between privacy advocates and government surveillance demands; the move could set a global precedent in protecting end-to-end encryption, signaling a broader stance among Big Tech.
Fears Over U.S. AI Dominance Boost Business for France’s Mistral
With concerns mounting over U.S. tech hegemony in AI, European entities are increasingly adopting Mistral’s AI models, enabling the company to target over $100 million in annual revenue and build a 40 MW data center near Paris.
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The trend signifies a turning point in Europe’s tech ecosystem: demand for regional AI solutions reflects strategic autonomy ambitions, and Mistral’s rise offers a tangible example of Europe’s growing digital independence.
