AI News on September 8st
1. Europe's Fastest Supercomputer Jupiter Officially Launched in Germany
#Jupiter #Supercomputer #EuropeAI
Germany has officially launched Jupiter, Europe's fastest supercomputer located at a research facility in western Germany. The system occupies 3,600 square meters and contains approximately 24,000 NVIDIA chips, capable of performing at least one quintillion calculations per second. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated this could help Europe catch up with the US and China in the global AI race, though Europe currently lags with only 3 "notable" AI models compared to 40 from the US and 15 from China.
2. ASML Invests €1.3B in French AI Startup Mistral AI
#ASML #MistralAI #EuropeanAI
Dutch chipmaking giant ASML has invested €1.3 billion in French AI startup Mistral AI, becoming its largest shareholder. This investment values Mistral at €10 billion, making it Europe's most valuable AI startup. The partnership combines ASML's semiconductor expertise with Mistral's AI capabilities, representing Europe's biggest push to challenge US dominance in artificial intelligence.
3. US Tech Giants Commit Trillions to AI Investment at White House Dinner
#USAI #Investment #TechGiants
At a White House dinner with President Trump, US tech CEOs announced massive AI investment commitments. Meta's Zuckerberg pledged $600 billion by 2028 for data centers and infrastructure, Apple's Cook committed $600 billion for AI-related fields, Google's Pichai promised $250 billion over two years, and Microsoft announced $750-800 billion annual investment in AI infrastructure and Copilot enhancements.
4. Nebius Signs $19.4B AI Infrastructure Deal with Microsoft
#Nebius #Microsoft #Infrastructure
European internet company Nebius Group has signed an AI infrastructure agreement with Microsoft worth up to $19.4 billion. Under the agreement, Nebius will provide GPU infrastructure capacity to Microsoft's new data center in Vineland, New Jersey. The contract runs until 2031, with a base value of $17.4 billion that could reach $19.4 billion if Microsoft purchases additional services.
5. Trump Administration Eases AI Regulations to Boost Innovation
#USPolicy #AIRegulation #Innovation
The Trump administration has implemented policies to remove regulatory barriers for AI development, reversing Biden-era regulations. The approach includes revising or abolishing regulations, memos, and policies deemed obstacles to AI innovation, particularly in chip manufacturing, data centers, and algorithm development. The strategy prioritizes industry growth over strict oversight.
6. France's Mistral AI Challenges OpenAI with Le Chat Assistant
#Mistral #LeChat #OpenAICcompetitor
French AI startup Mistral AI, valued at $14 billion, is challenging OpenAI with its Le Chat assistant which gained 1 million downloads in two weeks in France. The company offers multilingual reasoning, image editing, and memory features. Founded by former Google DeepMind and Meta researchers, Mistral represents Europe's ambition to compete in the global AI race against US dominance.
7. Tuya Global Developer Conference Opens in Europe
#Tuya #DeveloperConference #PhysicalAI
Tuya Smart has opened its Global Developer Conference in Europe with the theme "AI, Built. Powered by Tuya." The conference focuses on Physical AI and aims to promote deep integration of AI with the physical world. Tuya revealed that 93% of its PBT smart devices shipped in the first half of 2025 are equipped with various AI capabilities, and the platform's developers have created nearly 10,000 different types of smart Agents.
8. OpenAI Announces First AI Animated Film "Critterz" for 2026 Release
#OpenAI #AIFilm #Entertainment
OpenAI has partnered with London's Vertigo Films and Los Angeles' Native Foreign to produce its first AI animated film "Critterz," scheduled for global release in 2026 with plans for a Cannes Film Festival premiere. The film, with a budget under $30 million, will combine GPT-5 language model and Sora image/video generation tools, with human artists providing initial drawings and voice acting.
9. EU Plans AI "Lie Detector" for Border Security
#EU #BorderSecurity #AISurveillance
The EU is implementing AI-powered "lie detector" systems at border checkpoints starting October. The technology analyzes travelers' body movements and facial expressions during entry form completion, flagging suspicious behavior for further investigation by immigration officials. The system has raised concerns among civil rights groups about potential discrimination and privacy violations.
10. US and UK Abstain from Global AI Cooperation Declaration
#AIGovernance #GlobalCooperation #USUK
The United States and United Kingdom declined to sign the "Declaration on Developing Inclusive, Sustainable AI for the Benefit of Humanity and the Planet" at the recent AI Action Summit in Paris. While 60 countries and international organizations signed the agreement, the US and UK maintained independent positions, with the UK stating it would only sign agreements aligning with its national interests.