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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales plan joint European space venture. The new entity will consolidate their satellite, systems and services businesses into a single organisation, strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy in space and enhancing competitiveness against global rivals.
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MPs urge urgent AI upskilling for civil servants. A new report highlights digital skill gaps in government leading to inefficiencies. Upskilling is essential for effective AI use and improved public services, warns the Public Accounts Committee.
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European Parliament rejects compromise on EU sustainability regulations. The vote on the EU Commission’s Omnibus I proposal was narrowly defeated, sending it back for further negotiation. This outcome increases uncertainty for businesses as lawmakers remain divided over the extent of regulatory reductions….
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BNP Paribas launches fund targeting sustainable environmental infrastructure projects. The BNPP Environmental Infrastructure Income Fund aims to capitalise on investments in key sectors like power, water, and transport, focusing on Europe and the US to enhance infrastructure resilience….
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Electra forms new agreements to reduce steel carbon footprint. Colorado-based Electra’s innovative low-temperature iron refining process will aid global steel companies and Meta in cutting emissions, supported by new funding and strategic partnerships….
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Apple faces a new antitrust complaint in Brussels. Filed by civil rights groups, the complaint alleges Apple’s App Store rules breach the EU’s Digital Markets Act, potentially worsening regulatory issues for the tech giant.
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Technology should serve humanity, not consume it. That’s the conviction driving Chris Kaspar, founder of Wisephone and Sage Mobile, whose “intentional technology” movement seeks to heal digital dependence. From rejecting multimillion-dollar deals to redesigning devices for peace of mind, Kaspar is proving ethics and innovation can coexist.
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OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a Chromium-based browser that embeds its conversational AI directly into web navigation. Featuring ‘chat with the page’ and an early Agent Mode, the launch positions OpenAI to challenge Google Chrome and redefine the user’s gateway to the web.
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A new psychometric tool measures behavioural risk in leadership teams. Behavioural Risk Index applies psychology and data science to identify how collective decision-making traits influence resilience, performance, and organisational outcomes.
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Airbus and Cathay Group partner to scale sustainable aviation fuel. The partnership involves a $70 million investment to boost SAF production in Asia and globally, aiming to reduce aviation emissions. Airbus and Cathay will identify projects with commercial potential to increase SAF availability….
