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Microsoft aims to join big four AI model developers

Microsoft used its annual Build developer conference to unveil its own reasoning model, AI agents and cybersecurity tools, signaling a shift toward an AI strategy centered on in-house models. It introduced its first reasoning model, MAI-Thinking-1, and six models for images, voice, transcription and coding. Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman said the goal is to prove Microsoft can be among the world’s top four research labs.

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MSIT says it has laid groundwork for South Korea to become a top 3 AI power

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT said it has laid the groundwork for the country to become one of the world’s top three AI powers over the past year, alongside restoring the R&D ecosystem and guaranteeing basic communications rights. It said it is pushing plans to secure 260,000 advanced GPUs by 2030 and has introduced AI-related laws. The ministry also plans to roll out “AI for Everyone” starting as early as November, aiming to keep it free through 2028.

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European startups that once chose the U.S. now skip Silicon Valley

European tech startups are increasingly staying in Europe rather than moving to Silicon Valley, as AI adoption, improved access to capital and the ecosystem effects of success stories such as Spotify and Klarna reshape the market. Swedish startups cite customer wins and higher valuations, while investors and executives describe a broader structural shift. Late-stage funding remains a challenge, but AI is seen as helping firms scale faster with less capital. Talent flows and competing views on Silicon Valley persist.