Europe

A recent report from McKinsey projects that Europe’s data center power consumption could almost triple by 2030, highlighting a pressing need for increased low-carbon electricity supplies and significant upgrades to grid infrastructure.

The research is part of a broader report by the Dutch company ABN Amro examining the environmental harm caused by everyday consumer goods.

Over two dozen companies, including Meta and Spotify, criticized the EU’s “fragmented” AI regulations, warning that Europe is losing competitiveness as the US, China, and India rapidly advance in AI adoption.

The report found that 70% of Europeans subscribe to streaming video on demand (SVOD) services, outpacing subscriptions to retail (44%), music (34%), and food services (19%).

The EU has inaugurated the European AI Office, positioning it as the hub of AI expertise across Member States. With a pivotal role in implementing the AI Act, the office is set to champion the cultivation and utilization of trustworthy AI while bolstering international collaboration.

Recent findings, compiled by fixed and mobile network benchmarking firm MedUX, rank London in last place for 5G quality of experience out 10 cities, including Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, and Lisbon.

In order to enable interested parties to investigate the advantages and potential uses of 5G networks, Telekom Slovenije has established Ino.Lab.

European users will soon be able to pay a fee to opt out of all advertisements on Meta’s products. The subscription is being introduced in response to EU regulators’ concerns.

The UK’s competition regulator CMA has finally given Microsoft the green light to complete its $68.7 billion deal to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard.

Finland’s HMD has become the first major smartphone company to bring manufacturing to European soil by launching a made-in-Hungary Nokia 5G model.