Asia stocks slip as AI valuation fears, higher oil prices weigh on sentiment By Investing.com

• French AI startup ZML, backed by Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, has released ZML/LLMD, a free software tool designed to accelerate AI inference across various chips. • The software aims to reduce the operational costs of running AI models, positioning itself as a competitor to existing tools like vLLM and SGLang.

• The European Commission has launched a comprehensive Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence to bolster digital resilience across all EU member states. • Key measures include improving threat detection, establishing new safety and ethics standards for AI, and creating a unified EU cybersecurity framework.

• The European Union has delayed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until 2027. • This postponement affects several Schengen nations, including France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, and Portugal, following technical failures with the Entry/Exit System (EES).

• The European Union has adopted a new Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence to promote the safe, responsible use of AI and strengthen overall security. • The initiative focuses on developing internal European capabilities in cybersecurity and enhancing food security to support rural communities facing depopulation.

• Giorgos Verdi argues that the European Union must combine strategic AI investments with aggressive antitrust actions against American Big Tech monopolies to achieve true tech sovereignty. • The author contends that funding alone is insufficient if dominant U.S. firms continue to stifle European competition and control the underlying digital infrastructure.

• Representatives from EU tech giants Nokia and Airbus gathered at the G-Core Connect forum in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss Europe's strategic role in the AI revolution. • The event focused on the urgent need for Europe to define its goals and desired position within the global artificial intelligence landscape.

• The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is seeking AI partners to develop a "Cyber Shield" designed to protect the UK's national infrastructure. • The system will utilize "red" and "blue" AI agents to simultaneously identify security vulnerabilities and defend against threats in real time.

• The European Commission has launched a new AI cyber defence strategy to mitigate AI-driven security risks and promote the responsible use of advanced AI models. • As part of this initiative, the EU will introduce a "Grand Challenge on AI for cybersecurity" to accelerate the development of innovative, AI-powered security solutions.

• OpenAI is expected to initiate a wide rollout of its GPT-5.6 model this week following approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce. • The launch follows a period of additional testing and strategic meetings between OpenAI executives and government officials.

• South Korea is experiencing a surge in interest regarding urban redevelopment projects and the reconstruction of older residential properties. • This trend is being driven by significant delays in the construction of new apartment complexes across the country.

• Chinese AI firms DeepSeek and Z.ai are reportedly exploring the development of their own proprietary chips to enhance capabilities. • In a separate funding surge, Shenzhen-based smart glasses startup Even Realities raised $150 million in a pre-Series B round led by Meituan and Tencent, reaching a $1 billion valuation.