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Framework Computer, known for its modular Framework laptops and the Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" Framework Desktop, is stepping up their support for the KDE community. The company continues to invest in the open source ecosystem.

STADLER, a 230-year-old company, is transforming the knowledge work of its 650 employees through the adoption of ChatGPT. The goal is to improve productivity and save time by leveraging the capabilities of an advanced language model to automate and optimize various tasks.

Memory chip giant SK Hynix is considering a U.S. listing, potentially raising $10-$14 billion. The aim is to expand production capacity and alleviate the memory shortage, also encouraging other companies to invest in the sector.

Air Liquide opens a new factory in Taiwan amid a growing helium shortage, crucial for semiconductor manufacturing. The situation is worsened by specialized helium containers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz.

David Sacks, a prominent figure in the tech world, appears destined for a less central role in the Trump administration. This change marks a potential evolution in the power dynamics in Washington and the government's political priorities.

The week saw over €850 million in tech funding across Europe. Kandou AI closed a $225M Series A round to break memory bottlenecks in AI. Kobalt was sold for €1.3B. Europe is building 'Euro-Office', a Microsoft-compatible alternative to reclaim digital sovereignty.

SoftBank has secured a $40 billion unsecured bridge loan to fund its investment in OpenAI. The deal, arranged with JPMorgan Chase and other financial institutions, will bring SoftBank's total stake in the company to approximately 13%.

Swedish deeptech company PaperShell has secured a €40.3M grant from the EU Innovation Fund to build a factory in Tibro. The project aims to expand its plant to a 23,000 tonnes per year capacity by 2030. The material is already NATO-approved and used in construction, defence, electronics and transport.

As the tech giant turns 50, WIRED spoke to executives about how they plan to win in the AI era. The company is looking to the future, planning to remain a key player in the technology sector for decades to come.

Isara, a San Francisco startup building software to coordinate thousands of AI agents on complex analytical tasks, has raised $94 million at a $650 million valuation, with OpenAI among the investors. The company was founded nine months ago and has no product in market yet.

Keith, a startup founded by the creators of a plant-based food brand, has raised £2M to create an AI-native law firm. The goal is to automate legal processes, starting with conveyancing, using a 24/7 AI client agent and reducing transaction times by 70%. Launch is scheduled for Q3 2026.

ActiveCampaign offers a 14-day free trial to test its AI-powered marketing automation platform. The trial allows users to evaluate the full range of features, going beyond simple email scheduling and including advanced 'if-then' rules.

Dutch biotech Laigo Bio has closed a €17 million seed round to advance its SureTACs platform. The technology targets membrane proteins that have long eluded conventional drug discovery by engineering them out of existence rather than blocking them.

A US judge sided with Anthropic, calling the Trump administration's branding of the company's supply chain risk as 'Orwellian'. The designation followed Anthropic's refusal to lower its safety guardrails for military applications.

OpenAI has introduced advertisements in the free tier of ChatGPT in the US. An analysis of 500 interactions with the bot reveals which ads are displayed most frequently and their correlation with user prompts. This raises questions about the effectiveness and relevance of contextual advertising in language models.

Chinese memory manufacturer CXMT has seen its revenue double, driven by the increasing demand for high-performance memory for artificial intelligence applications. This increase precedes a major initial public offering (IPO).

Taiwan's ALi (Acer Laboratories Inc.) is investing in the development of custom chips with the goal of a turnaround by 2026. The strategy focuses on specialized hardware solutions for emerging markets, with a particular focus on optimizing performance and reducing costs.

According to the AIT (American Institute in Taiwan), Taiwan's machine tools are playing a key role in the economic cooperation between the United States and Taiwan. This industrial sector is seen as a fundamental element in strengthening the economic ties between the two nations.

Munich-based startup tozero has launched a demo plant in Bavaria for recycling used batteries. The plant can process 1,500 tonnes of waste per year, producing 100 tonnes of high-purity lithium carbonate. A full-scale facility is planned for 2030.

Dell Technologies has outlined a strategy for AI implementation focused on data and people. The company's vision aims to simplify AI adoption, leveraging data effectively and responsibly to achieve tangible results.