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Jeff Bezos says 2 to 3-year timeline for space data centre is a stretch

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, said the idea of sending data centres into space is realistic but pushed back against forecasts that it could happen within 2 to 3 years. Speaking in an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bezos said plans to place data centres in orbit in that timeframe will not be achieved. He did not reject the overall direction, but stressed that short-term schedules discussed in the market may be far from reality.

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Survey shows 63% of UK firms factor AI skills into promotion decisions

Companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence skills as a benchmark that directly affects promotions and salaries. A new HiBob survey found 63% of UK companies factor AI capabilities into promotion decisions and 61% include them in regular performance reviews. Some 31% said AI proficiency directly affects annual pay. Firms also expect mid-level AI skills to become a baseline requirement across roles, including non-technical jobs, and are investing in training and retraining programmes.

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Mistral CEO says Europe has 2 years to build AI infrastructure or face permanent dependence on U.S.

Europe has only two years to build its own AI infrastructure before becoming permanently dependent on U.S. big tech, Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch has warned, Business Insider reported. Speaking at a French National Assembly hearing on digital sovereignty and AI, he said the outcome would be decided within two years. Mensch said Europe risks losing control not only of AI models but also of energy and computing infrastructure, and warned it could become a “vassal” if it keeps importing U.S. digital services.