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AxeleraAI: A Boost For Europe’s AI Ambitions With A $66 Million EU Grant

by News Editor

March 10, 2025

AxeleraAI, a pioneering force in Europe’s tech landscape, has secured a significant boost with a newly awarded grant of up to 61.6 million euros ($66 million) aimed at revolutionizing AI chip technology for data centers. This pivotal investment aligns with the European Union’s strategy to enhance its competitiveness in the global AI arena against powerhouses like the United States and China.

Europe’s Strategic Move In AI Development

With funding channeled through EuroHPC, Europe is laying the groundwork for advanced AI infrastructures, including the construction of AI factories, which will serve as innovation hubs accessible to scientists and companies across the continent. AxeleraAI aims to develop an efficient chip for ‘inference’ processes, crucial for deploying robust AI models, while steering clear of direct competition with entrenched players like Nvidia.

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Titania Chip: The Next Frontier

Set to be built on the open-source RISC-V standard, the upcoming Titania chip promises enhanced performance and a cost-effective solution for expanding AI applications beyond traditional norms. This potential shift coincides with the emergence of cost-efficient AI models like China’s DeepSeek, further driving global demand for inference computing.

Past Achievements and Future Prospects

AxeleraAI’s journey, bolstered by investments from giants like Samsung, underscores a burgeoning ecosystem of innovation. Their existing chip, Metis, is already making waves in “edge AI” applications, proving indispensable in varied industrial landscapes.

The AI landscape is evolving, and with strategic moves like these, Europe—and Cyprus within it—is poised to become a significant player on the global stage. Explore more about how global tech dynamics are influencing local markets with our insights…

UnitedHealth Removes DEI Mentions From Website Amid Growing Shift In Corporate Policies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 27, 2025

UnitedHealth Group has significantly reduced its public focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by removing related content from its website.

The reasons for these changes remain unclear, and it’s uncertain whether the removal signals a shift in the company’s policies or simply a change in the language used. A UnitedHealth spokesperson, Tyler Mason, commented that the company continues to support a collaborative environment and mutual respect, which remain integral to its culture and mission to expand access to healthcare services.

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The move coincides with a broader trend among major corporations, especially in the tech industry, retreating from DEI programs. This shift is partly in response to executive orders from the Trump administration targeting DEI initiatives in companies receiving federal funding. Some tech giants, including Google and OpenAI, have already scrubbed DEI-related content from their sites.