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EU scales back AI data centre tender size, further from cutting U.S. reliance

The European Union has scaled back its artificial intelligence data centre procurement plan, revising a key infrastructure push soon after unveiling a “technology sovereignty package.” The tender structure and hardware requirements were adjusted and financing shifted toward the private sector. With Europe holding about 5 percent of global AI computing capacity versus about 80 percent for the United States, concerns persist over whether the EU can catch up quickly. Reliance on U.S. cloud providers and U.S. access limits on Anthropic models have intensified sovereignty debates.

Industry

Data centre boom exposes construction industry limits, urgent digital shift needed

A data centre boom driven by the spread of artificial intelligence is bringing long-standing problems in the construction industry to the surface. A shortage of skilled workers, rising materials costs and operational inefficiencies are making digital transformation, especially before construction starts, a key task. Big Tech is expanding investment in data centres, while labour shortfalls and cost increases are leading to more private projects being halted or delayed.

AI & Enterprise

Apple to launch next-generation Siri in September, use Google Cloud and Nvidia chips

Apple will launch a next-generation Siri voice AI assistant in September, aiming to offer a higher-level, more personalised conversation experience. The Information reported Apple will also use Google Cloud servers and Nvidia chips for the new Siri. Apple plans to handle as many functions as possible on devices such as iPhones, while running some functions requiring greater computing power on Google Cloud using Nvidia Blackwell B200 data centre chips.