Poland to Bolster Drone Capabilities With New EU Defense Funding

Russia's Soyuz 5 is set to become operational soon, following a significant decline in the Western market for satellite launches after the country's invasion of Ukraine. This shift has raised questions about the viability and demand for the Soyuz 5 in the current geopolitical climate.

Poland has selected Sweden to supply three submarines as part of its efforts to enhance maritime defense capabilities within the NATO framework.

Shein is facing increasing pressure from the European Union to limit the sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons on its third-party marketplace, following reports from French authorities earlier this month. This scrutiny highlights concerns over the appropriateness of such products being available online.

The European Union is easing regulations on artificial intelligence (AI), while the United States is taking even more drastic measures to promote growth in the sector. Despite ongoing concerns about a potential AI bubble, Nvidia's impressive quarterly earnings have alleviated immediate fears, suggesting that the bubble has not yet burst.

Poland is preparing to introduce a digital services tax in early 2026, aimed at taxing online platforms to create a more equitable environment for local businesses competing against foreign firms that currently face no such levies in the country.

OpenAI has expanded its data residency options for enterprise users of ChatGPT and its API, allowing them to store and process data in various regions, including Europe, the UK, and the US. This move aims to enhance compliance with local regulations and facilitate broader adoption of AI technologies in business operations.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized the need for the European Union to ease technology regulations while discussing potential steel and aluminum trade agreements. He also addressed the implications of selling Nvidia's H200 chips to China and the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on tariffs from the Trump Administration during an interview on Bloomberg Surveillance.