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Most interest in AI gigafactory builds is European, Commission says

The European Commission announced plans to mobilise funds to build AI factories earlier this year; an official call will follow later this year.

30/06/2025

Markets

Nvidia shares surge as earnings beat despite chip export restrictions

Nvidia’s shares surged during extended trading hours as its quarterly earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations. While the China-related impact weighed on results, the company anticipates steady growth in the current quarter due to continued robust global demand for AI.

29/05/2025

Business

Taiwan vows US investment boost after Trump’s tariff threats on chips

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Friday he would communicate more with the US over President Donald Trump’s concerns over the chip industry and invest more in the US hours after Trump ordered reciprocal tariffs on trade partners.

14/02/2025

Markets

Arm shares fall amid concerns of a slowdown in AI demand

Arm's cautious full-year outlook caused a sharp decline in its share price, raising concerns about a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) chip demand.

06/02/2025

Business

Will computer chip maker ASML see a change of fortunes in 2025?

Despite a downbeat earnings result in the third quarter, ASML may see an acceleration in its sales growth in 2025 due to the continuous recovery in the semiconductor sector.

02/01/2025

Business

ASML holds firm on guidance despite new US curbs re China tech

ASML sees a limited impact of the US fresh restrictions on AI chip exports to China and maintains its guidance for 2024 and 2025.

03/12/2024

Tech News

What’s coming up on EU technology policy?

Your back-to-school tech guide

28/08/2024

Tech News

First European high-performance chips to be made in Dresden

EU Commission supports German state aid to support 'first of a kind' facility.

20/08/2024

Markets

ASML: When the chips are down, is now a good time to buy?

ASML Holding saw its largest weekly drop since 2002, falling 17%, due to potential US restrictions on chip exports to China. Bank of America views the impact as manageable, suggesting the sell-off may be a buying opportunity.

22/07/2024

Tech News

G7 need tech trust tests to counter China, Vestager says

Tech criteria can include environmental footprint, labour rights, cybersecurity and data security, and should be objective and independent.

09/04/2024

Tech News

EU-US to announce 6G vision, cooperation on AI at TTC summit

The meeting is likely to be the last TTC; the forum might not survive leadership changes following elections on both sides of the Atlantic this year.

28/03/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Draft EU nature law survives major hurdle

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the closely-watched vote on the Nature Restoration Law, which would work to rehabilitate damaged ecosystems.

15/07/2023