Meta is seeking to leverage a recent US Supreme Court ruling, which absolved Internet service providers of liability for piracy on their networks, to defend against a copyright infringement claim. The lawsuit alleges Meta is responsible for "contributory infringement" for using approximately 80 terabytes of pirated works to train its LLMs, by facilitating content transfer via torrents. The company hopes the precedent set by the Supreme Court can mitigate its legal liabilities.
Uber has announced the acquisition of Blacklane, the Berlin-founded global chauffeur platform backed by Sixt and Mercedes-Benz. The deal, whose financial terms remain undisclosed, is expected to close by the end of 2026. This strategic move, following the launch of Uber Elite service, solidifies Uber's position in the corporate and luxury travel sector.
Berlin-based platform Midas, specializing in Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, has secured a $50 million Series A funding round. The company, which has already facilitated over $1.7 billion in asset issuance and gained EU regulatory approval for retail investors, will use the funds to launch Midas Staked Liquidity. This new solution aims to make instant redemptions the default for on-chain investment products, addressing a key industry challenge.
The number of mainland Chinese tech companies listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange surged by 153% between 2024 and 2025, from 30 to 76. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hong Kong regained its top global position for IPO fundraising, with 119 listings raising HK$285.8 billion, more than double the previous year. This trend reflects a strategic reorientation of Chinese enterprises in a context of increasing Western restrictions.
A US federal judge has dismissed Elon Musk's antitrust lawsuit against X advertisers who had ceased their campaigns. The ruling stated that the company failed to present a valid legal claim, preventing any future refiling of the case. The decision is final and closes a significant legal chapter for the platform.
A California judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk, preventing government agencies from halting its AI use. The ruling highlights how the dispute, stemming from contractual issues, was exacerbated by aggressive public statements from high-ranking officials, violating the company's rights and disregarding established legal procedures. The case raises questions about the management of relationships between government and tech providers.
Empirical Ventures, a specialist deeptech fund, has secured an additional £10 million commitment from the British Business Bank, bringing its total support to £15 million. The aim is to back the UK's 'Venture Scientists,' deep domain experts who bridge fundamental research and commercial reality. This initiative addresses the funding gap for science-led businesses outside London and aligns with the UK government's industrial strategy.
SAP has announced the acquisition of Reltio, a specialist in master data management and data integration. The move aims to enhance SAP's AI platform's ability to incorporate external data beyond its application ecosystem, strengthening its Business Data Cloud offering and supporting hybrid and on-premise deployment strategies for enterprise customers.
Chinese semiconductor industry leaders acknowledge a 5-10 year lag in the development of AI data center chips. The surging demand for AI solutions is straining not only hardware supply but also the availability of skilled talent, highlighting significant challenges for the country's technological capacity in a strategic sector.
AI chip startup Rebellions has secured $400 million in a pre-IPO funding round, valuing the company at $2.3 billion. The firm, which plans to go public later this year, specializes in designing chips for AI inference, positioning itself as a new contender in the market currently dominated by Nvidia.
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Maguar, a German tech investor specializing in B2B software, has acquired a significant stake in GlobalSuite Solutions, a multinational GRC solutions company. The transaction aims to capitalize on the growing demand for technology platforms that centralize risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. The investment will support innovation in areas like automation and artificial intelligence, alongside geographic expansion.
Kong, a company specializing in API and AI connectivity, has announced the appointment of Bruce Felt as Chief Financial Officer. Felt brings extensive experience in guiding enterprise software companies through growth phases, including IPOs and global expansions, a crucial profile for navigating the dynamic artificial intelligence market and its complex infrastructure needs.
The Taiwanese wafer foundry industry, with its 2026 forecasts, represents a critical factor for the availability of advanced silicio. This directly impacts Large Language Model (LLM) on-premise deployment strategies, influencing costs, timelines, and companies' ability to maintain control over their data and AI infrastructures.
Midas, a platform for composable on-chain investment products, has closed a $50 million Series A funding round. The capital injection, bringing total funding to $58.75 million, aims to scale its offerings and support Midas Staked Liquidity (MSL), a solution for instant redemptions of tokenized assets. The company seeks to enhance transparency and liquidity within the decentralized finance sector for institutional investors.
Swiss startup miros, a spin-off from EPFL’s robotics lab, has raised €1.1 million in funding. The company is deploying bookable workpods in public locations like train stations and airports, with a long-term goal of making commercial real estate more modular and on-demand. It currently has 15 units in Switzerland and one in Toulouse, France, addressing the growing need for private and flexible spaces.
JPMorgan Chase is integrating AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude Code into the daily workflow of its 65,000 engineers. The bank actively monitors the adoption of these technologies, categorizing users and linking their effective use to performance evaluations. This strategy aims to standardize AI adoption but raises questions about measurement, risks, and the need for new skills in a highly regulated sector.
Luxembourgish startup TerraSpark has closed a pre-seed round of over €5 million, led by Daphni. The company aims to transmit solar power from orbit to Earth, adopting an "earth-first" approach that involves ground validation of radio-frequency wireless power transmission before scaling to space. The CTO, former head of ESA's Solaris SBSP initiative, brings crucial experience to the project.
Microsoft has slowed hiring in non-AI areas, such as its cloud and sales divisions, to concentrate investments and human resources on AI. This move reflects a massive commitment to infrastructure, data centers, and specialized silicio, a trend also seen among other tech giants. Analysts, however, are raising questions about the return on these substantial investments.
The Tech.eu Summit London 2026 will take place on April 21-22 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. The event will gather founders, investors, and technology professionals to explore artificial intelligence, fintech, and deeptech. Ticket prices will increase from April 1st, with the "Last Chance" option set at £600 + VAT. A dedicated application will optimize networking and agenda management for attendees.