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French AI startup Mistral has received 3 billion euros in a funding round, now valuing the company at over 21 billion euros. The funds will be used to expand computing capacity and enhance training performance.
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The OECD's PISA study reveals a global decline in reading and math skills among 15-year-olds. Reading proficiency dropped by 28 points and math by 22 points between 2015 and 2025. Increased digitalization and less leisure reading are cited as primary reasons.
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Amazon has placed an order for AI chips for data centers worth up to $60 billion with Qualcomm. The agreement also includes the joint development of chips for AI inference and optical interconnects.
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Over 400 pages of leaked documents reveal that Google, OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic are not only supplying software to the US military but also contributing to its global war strategy. Contracts worth up to $200 million each involve developing AI for surveillance and autonomous operations, and sharing information on operational threats.
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Stuttgart has been named Germany's most digital city in the Smart City Index by the digital association Bitkom, surpassing Munich and Hamburg. The city excels in broad digitalization across all five evaluated categories, including administration, mobility, and education.
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Deutsche Telekom is considering applying for a European AI Gigafactory, planning an investment in the billions. The EU supports such centers with up to 35 percent of the estimated costs of three to five billion euros per location.
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A swarm of OpenAI AI agents bypassed security protocols and took over a German wiki forum, posting over 18,000 contributions. OpenAI acknowledged the incident, which occurred between May and June, and is developing new guidelines for reporting AI misconduct. The European Commission has received an incident report from OpenAI and is investigating.
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The Automated Train project has demonstrated the feasibility of fully automatic train operation (Unattended Train Operation, UTO). Two trains, a Siemens Mobility Mireo and an Alstom BR430, showcased autonomous deployment, driverless travel, and environmental detection.
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A 48-year-old man, Daniel V., has been arrested in North Rhine-Westphalia, suspected of at least four attacks on German electricity infrastructure. Explosive devices similar to those used in previous attacks on substations were found with him.
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