EU tech chief and Tim Cook hold ‘constructive’ talks as Siri AI stays blocked in Europe

EU says it held ’constructive’ talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash

EU says it held ’constructive’ talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash

Europe’s biggest tech CEOs have formed a standing lobby group with a direct line to von der Leyen

Seven of Europe’s largest technology companies have created a permanent dialogue with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, pressing the bloc to deregulate faster and let European firms consolidate. The group, which calls itself the European Tech Creators, collectively generates 417 billion in annual revenue, represents nearly 1.1 trillion in market capitalisation, and employs close [] This story continues at The Next Web

Arnie, Shakira and the world’s best spiritualist: Meet the new European Commission

It's time to rethink who gets the top jobs in the EU executive. We have ideas.

Europe: Can it really ditch U.S. tech?

The continent has the scientists who could rival American innovation

MEP Calls for “Professional” Criteria in European Investment Bank Financing Decisions

European Investment Bank “The European Investment Bank (EIB) must be guided solely by professional criteria; its compass should be real economic performance and added value, rather than political or ideological sympathies,” noted Enikő Győri, Fidesz MEP and economic spokesperson for the Patriots for Europe, following Monday’s plenary debate on the EIB Group’s 2025 Annual Report [] The post MEP Calls for “Professional” Criteria in European Investment Bank Financing Decisions appeared first on Hungary Today.

EU Carbon Reforms Spark Industry Divide over Climate Policy

European industrial companies are increasingly divided over the European Union’s planned overhaul of its Emissions Trading System (ETS), the bloc’s flagship carbon pricing mechanism. While some manufacturers argue the reforms are necessary to ease mounting cost pressures and protect competitiveness, companies that have invested heavily in low-carbon technologies warn that weakening the system could undermine [] The post EU Carbon Reforms Spark Industry Divide over Climate Policy appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Hungary to join European investment alliance set to mobilise EUR 80bn for fast-growing innovative tech firms

The EIB Group, together with EU27 governments and private institutional investors, launch second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative. Building on the success of the first phase, the initiative will create a pan-European investment platform to turn EU tech pioneers into global leaders. AltamarCAM, Azimut Holding, Banco Santander, BBVA, Compagnia di San Paolo, Danske [] Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-joins-european-tech-investment-bloc/

Data dive: Kill switch and catch-up – can Europe close the sovereignty gap?

As the US demonstrates it can wield an AI ‘kill switch’, the EU and UK unleash a wave of sovereign tech measures. Can state-led industrial policy bridge a 2tn revenue chasm?

Robot Dogs, Teslas, and Rescue Helicopters: The UN AI Summit Was a Lot

Amid live coding sessions and Silicon Valley optimism, the UN’s AI for Good summit wrestled with an increasingly urgent question: Can global governance catch up before the technology races beyond its control?

Three problems with the EU’s external action service — and a radical solution

Over recent decades, presidents and prime ministers have become the leading actors on foreign policy. The more important foreign policy debates now happen in the European Council, where the high representative has a relatively weak role. Henry Kissinger’s famous question, whom to call when the US wishes to talk to Europe, now has a clear answer: the president of the European Commission.

Welcome to the era of the forever layoff

For some tech firms, layoffs are a way of “continuous tuning,” as business priorities change. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Tech layoffs are a recurring feature of the AI era. Companies are cutting jobs while continuing to hire for certain roles, especially around AI. Layoffs aren’t usually because firms are entirely replacing workers with AI, said []

EU-UK summit postponed as EU reassesses future meeting

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday that the planned second EU-UK summit would have to be postponed, after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation earlier this morning, reported Xinhua. We need to postpone it for sure, but we are reassessing the opportunity of this new summit, Costa said in a press conference, adding that he hoped Starmer's successor would continue the good path of resetting relations between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanked Starmer for his contribution to European and Ukrainian security in a post on social media X, saying: It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years. European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. The second EU-UK summit was originally scheduled to take place in Brussels on July 22, with discussions to advance the post-Brexit reset of relations high on the agenda.

EU and Hong Kong in talks on new financial services dialogue, envoy says

Senior officials from the European Union and Hong Kong are in talks to launch a financial services dialogue, with companies from the bloc keen to explore opportunities in the Northern Metropolis, its top representative in the city has said. Ambassador Harvey Rouse, head of the EU Office in Hong Kong, made the remarks at the Greenway 2026 forum on Tuesday, where he highlighted opportunities for cooperation on sustainable innovation and the green transition. In a keynote address, Rouse said Hong...

Business : Responsible AI Implementation Critical For Future Of Malaysian Banking Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is strategically positioning itself to strengthen its regional leadership in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, as the technology enters a definitive new phase in which financial industry success is no longer judged by the sheer speed of technology adoption, but by the maturity and responsibility of its implementation.

AI Is Moving Fast. Most CEOs Aren’t Ready for It

Fast AI adoption, slow governance. What could go wrong?

Research Europe – 2 July 2026

In issue 654: European space chief interviewed, and can quitting academia make you happy? The post Research Europe – 2 July 2026 appeared first on Research Professional News.

Europe should take the long bet on the US and the transatlantic security relationship

In Ankara, European leaders must seize the opportunity to reinforce the long-term foundations of the Alliance. The post Europe should take the long bet on the US and the transatlantic security relationship appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Seeing Signs of AI Fatigue: CreditSights Global Head of Strategy

CreditSights Global Head of Strategy Winnie Cisar discusses the tech sector and what to expect from AI. She speaks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)

The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI

A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.

What happens when the Federal Reserve goes quiet? | Econ World

Kevin Warsh wants the U.S. central bank to talk less. But is silence really golden for the economy? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Federal Reserve correspondent Howard Schneider and European Central Bank correspondent Balazs Koranyi about keeping policy debates behind closed doors and letting the markets figure things out for themselves. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

“Every IC engineer is really a front line manager now.” But are they productive?

Saying AI has changed the way software engineers work is an understatement, but Cameron Etezadi, CTO, LaunchDarkly and former VP The post “Every IC engineer is really a front line manager now.” But are they productive? appeared first on The New Stack.

SEC grants fresh licences to BGL firms, clears return to capital market operations

By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted fresh approvals to three companies within the BGL Group, authorising them to resume operations across key segments of the Nigerian capital market. The approvals, contained in separate letters issued by the Commission, covering BGL Securities Limited, BGL Capital Limited and BGL Asset Management Limited, allows [] The post SEC grants fresh licences to BGL firms, clears return to capital market operations appeared first on Vanguard News.

Circle Brings Native EURC To Base As MiCA Gives Euro Stablecoins A Clearer Lane

Circle’s EURC launch on Base is a small but important stablecoin infrastructure move. It brings a native euro-denominated token to one of the most watched Ethereum layer-2 networks at a time when European regulation is b

The new CMO playbook: how marketers are balancing broader remits and tighter budgets

Marketing leaders at Cannes Lions discuss their expanding list of responsibilities, AI’s threat to creativity and the importance of having a CMO on the C-suite

Greenspan Was The Perfect Fed Chair. That Is Not a Compliment

The Fed Chair’s job isn’t to stabilize the economy. It’s to use prestige, technical jargon, and mind-numbing dullness to cover for the central bank’s expropriation of the American people. And Alan Greenspan excelled at that.

La oportunidad de Europa en inteligencia artificial no está donde todos están mirando

Durante los dos últimos años, Europa se ha estado haciendo una pregunta que suena estratégica, pero que puede ser profundamente engañosa: ¿cómo podemos competir en inteligencia artificial si no controlamos los mayores modelos de frontera? La pregunta es comprensible. Las empresas de inteligencia artificial más visibles son estadounidenses. Los modelos más potentes son entrenados por

ABB Is No Longer Just An Industrial Company

ABB Is No Longer Just An Industrial Company

This Software Stock Could Soar 74% Over the Next Year, According to an Analyst -- and Patient Investors Could Get Even Better Returns

This company is in the midst of a transition, and execution will be key.

More companies are rehiring workers they replaced with AI. Guess why? Tag line should tell ya [Obvious]

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