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June 19, 2025

Europe's Data Hubs Shift to Smaller Cities

Europe's leading data centre hubs, including Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin, are facing a potential shift as developers seek locations with shorter connection times and easier power access due to the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) models. A report by energy think-tank Ember suggests that by 2035, half of Europe's data centre capacity could be located outside these main hubs in search of more favorable electricity grid planning.

https://channelnewsasia.com/business/poor-grid-planning-could-shift-europes-data-centre-geography-report-says-5190886

June 19, 2025

Romania's Data Centers Attract Tech Giants' Attention

In mature European and American markets, a significant portion of available data center capacity is occupied by cloud platforms, with 25% in EMEA and 40% in the Americas. In contrast, Romania lacks major cloud operators like Amazon, Microsoft Azure, or Google, creating opportunities for sustainable growth and expansion in this secondary market. The global data center industry is experiencing substantial growth driven by increasing demand for artificial intelligence, cloud services, and digital transformation across various sectors, with tech giants such as Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle continuously expanding their infrastructure to meet the growing demand.

https://www.romania-insider.com/cushman-romania-data-centers-jun-2025

June 19, 2025

Tesla Faces Pressure Over Texas Autonomous Law Compliance

Tesla is facing pressure from Democratic lawmakers to provide detailed information on how it plans to comply with a new Texas law requiring autonomous-vehicle companies to obtain authorization to operate in the state. The law, which has not been signed by the governor, would give authorities the power to revoke permits if they deem driverless vehicles pose a risk to public safety. Tesla's CEO Elon Musk had previously announced plans for an "autonomous ride-hailing" service in Austin, with a planned launch in June, but has given few details on the specifics of the operation, including how it will charge passengers or handle emergency situations.

https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/06/19/tesla-asked-to-delay-robotaxi-launch-by-democratic-texas-lawmakers

June 19, 2025

Pope Francis Warns on AI's Threat to Humanity

Pope Leo XIV has warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence poses significant challenges to human dignity, justice, and labor, urging the Church to respond with its social teaching in light of this new industrial revolution.

https://nypost.com/2025/06/18/business/pope-leo-says-ai-threatens-humanity-poses-challenges-to-human-dignity/

June 19, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Risk Inc. Partners with Fynancial

Artificial Intelligence Risk Inc., a firm specializing in AI governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity, has partnered with Fynancial to develop AI agents for its platform Fyn, operating within a robust safety framework that includes permission-based access, hallucination filtering, agent testing, and role-based control over sensitive data. The company, founded by Alec Crawford, Frank Fitzgerald, and Joe McMann in 2023, has developed a patent-pending AI governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity platform specifically for generative-AI, emphasizing the importance of AI governance and security in enterprise AI adoption.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/19/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/artificial-intelligence-risk-inc-and-fynancial-inc-awarded-best-in-show-at-ria-edge-for-fyn-the-first-agentic-ai-powered-assistant-for-financial-advisors/2136096

June 19, 2025

Ministry Confirms Data Breach Exposed Sensitive Details

The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that sensitive data from a recent breach may have included personal details such as addresses, dates of birth, national ID numbers, and financial information. Cybersecurity experts warn that the rapid evolution of AI technology is expanding the potential for digital attacks, with cybercriminals using Generative AI to enhance social engineering tactics. The threat landscape is also shaped by geopolitical instability, with state-linked groups from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea engaging in sophisticated cyberwarfare campaigns against critical national infrastructure. Cloud infrastructure is under pressure, with a 75% year-on-year rise in cloud intrusions reported by CrowdStrike, highlighting the need for real-time threat intelligence and supply chain security audits.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/i-am-a-data-security-expert-and-here-are-5-lessons-on-cyber-security-from-the-legal-aid-agency-cyberattack

June 19, 2025

Meta Invests $60 Billion in Artificial Intelligence

Meta, the social media giant, has invested billions of dollars in artificial intelligence technology to compete with rivals OpenAI and Google. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to invest at least $60 billion in AI this year, aiming to lead in the field. The company recently entered a deal worth over $10 billion with Scale AI, where founder and CEO Alexandr Wang will join Meta to help with its AI ambitions. In contrast, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman believes his company has a better chance of achieving superintelligence, citing differences in company culture and approach.

https://www.firstpost.com/tech/sam-altman-says-meta-is-trying-to-poach-openais-employee-with-100-million-bonuses-13898527.html

June 19, 2025

Companies See Productivity Gains with AI Adoption

Enterprise adoption of advanced AI is growing as companies experience tangible productivity gains from its use, with evolving risk management tools helping to bridge governance gaps.

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/cfos-say-enterprise-ai-is-maturing-from-experiment-to-infrastructure/

June 19, 2025

DeepSeek Breaks Ground with AI Innovation

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has made a significant breakthrough, according to its CEO, demonstrating China's continued advancements in artificial intelligence despite US restrictions on the technology.

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336526.shtml