At the mercy of Silicon Valley? Europe exposed by Trump AI export ban

• Jun 18, 2026, 8:12 AM

1 min de lecture

Is it better to persuade or to confront? French leader Emmanuel Macron is opting for the royal treatment with Donald Trump at Versailles, what with a dinner to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the King of France's support for the birth of a new nation. It's all about keeping the US president on board: on Ukraine, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and more. But will flattery work when it comes to the AI revolution?

Wednesday, august 5, 2026

The era of the machine: Silicon Valley shows off humanoid robots

• 10:48 AM

1 min

For decades, humanoid robots belonged to the realm of science fiction. But today, they're one of Silicon Valley's hottest markets. According to consulting firm McKinsey, automation could transform up to 30 percent of all hours worked across the US econom

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