The European Union’s landmark AI Act, ratified 02 February 2024, forces tech firms to redesign systems amid phased compliance deadlines,…
Mondelēz Invests in eAgronom’s Digital Farming to Expand Regenerative Agriculture in Europe
Mondelēz’s €10M investment in eAgronom via its Sustainable Futures arm aims to scale regenerative farming across 4M hectares by 2026,…
EU AI Act Sparks Global Regulatory Ripples as Japan Aligns, Microsoft Seeks Flexibility
The EU’s landmark AI Act triggers international responses, with Japan aligning its regulations and Microsoft advocating phased compliance, highlighting tensions…
Iberian Blackout Exposes Renewable Grid Vulnerabilities: Global Lessons From South Australia’s Battery Model
The July 2024 Iberian blackout, caused by a 46°C heatwave, highlights grid instability amid renewable transitions. South Australia’s battery-stabilized grid…
Grid Failure Exposes Digital Fragility: Europe’s Blackout Crisis Spurs Infrastructure Reckoning
A cascading power outage across southwestern Europe reveals critical vulnerabilities in digital payment systems and energy infrastructure, prompting EU-wide resilience…
ABB’s megawatt charging system accelerates heavy-duty EV adoption amid new EU regulations
ABB’s MCS1200 charging system enables rapid adoption of electric trucks as new EU emissions standards push logistics firms toward zero-emission…
EU’s Digital Markets Act Sparks Global Regulatory Shift As Tech Giants Face Compliance Deadline
The EU’s Digital Markets Act enters enforcement phase with six tech gatekeepers racing to meet March 2024 requirements, sparking international…
EU’s Digital Markets Act Enters Critical Phase: Gatekeepers Face 2024 Compliance Deadline
The EU tightens DMA enforcement with penalties up to 20% of global revenue as six tech giants face March 2024…
Climate Tech Funding Crashes 85% in Q1 as AI Captures VC Attention
Climate tech investments plummeted to $2.3B in Q1 2024, an 85% drop from 2023 peaks, as AI attracted 27% of…
The Great ESG Pivot: European Startups Navigate Regulatory Retreat
EU’s pause on ESG rules forces startups like Esgrid to diversify beyond sustainability tech. Tech.eu reports sector-wide shifts as regulatory…
French Cybersecurity Firm Sekoia.io Secures €26 Million Amid EU Regulatory Push
Sekoia.io raises €26M Series B funding led by Revaia as EU cybersecurity regulations and ransomware threats drive demand for AI-powered…
Heatwaves and policy shifts drive record solar adoption in 2024
Global solar capacity surges as extreme weather exposes fossil fuel vulnerabilities, with renewables now providing 40.9% of electricity worldwide. The…