Survey: Nearly All European Organisations Feel Pressure to Scale AI for Customer Experience, Yet Only 38% Have a Clear Approach to Governance

• A 48-hour news roundup from June 15, 2026, highlights a series of critical cyber incidents, including a data breach at Nottingham University and the exploitation of a PeopleSoft zero-day vulnerability. • The report details diverse threats ranging from cyberattacks targeting Iranian banks and security risks in Splunk and Ivanti software to long-term espionage activities.

• Huawei is attempting to revitalize its PanguLM large language model to regain competitiveness as China's AI race enters a more challenging phase. • The company's recovery strategy relies heavily on the leadership and profile of Richard Yu to restore the model's credibility.

• India has emerged as a global leader in AI-driven marketing, with Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) projecting the highest AI-led revenue growth worldwide. • According to a new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, Indian marketing leaders are prioritizing the adoption of Generative AI, personalization, and agentic commerce.

• The global foundry market reached a record high in the first quarter of 2026, driven by surging demand for AI, high-performance computing, and early orders from TV and PC supply chains. • China's Nexchip Semiconductor climbed into the top eight global foundries for the first time, overtaking Taiwan's Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS).

• EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen asserted that Europe does not pose a security risk to the U.S. following a U.S. order restricting access to powerful AI models. • The tension follows the U.S. government's decision to shut down Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models due to security concerns.

• West Auckland-based Grinding Gear Games reported a massive revenue surge, with earnings jumping five-fold from $105 million to $526 million. • The financial growth was driven by strong performance and included $3 million in taxpayer funding as part of the mix.

• At the 2026 ULI Europe Conference in Berlin, experts discussed strategies for maintaining European competitiveness amidst increasing global fragmentation. • Speakers argued that Europe should focus on its unique strengths in governance, resilience, capital formation, and the quality of its livable cities rather than attempting to match the scale of China or the U.S.

• EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen introduced the European Technological Sovereignty Package on June 3 in Brussels to reduce reliance on non-European digital technology suppliers. • The initiative includes the Chips Act 2.0 and the Cloud and AI Development Act, targeting the EU's deep entanglement with dominant US AI ecosystems.

• Inc42 has released the ninth edition of its "AI Startups To Watch" list, highlighting five emerging companies that stood out in June. • The featured startups include Flaunt, JupiterBrains, SubVerse AI, Trench Security, and YoLearn.ai.

• Infocomm 2026 is returning to Las Vegas as a primary gathering for the professional audiovisual (ProAV) and digital signage industries. • Invidis consulting is providing an "Infocomm 101" guide to help attendees navigate the event, highlighting specific invidis sessions and the launch of a new Americas Yearbook.

• Dozens of cybersecurity experts are protesting a U.S. government export-control ban on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models, specifically Fable and Mythos. • The group argues that restricting access to these high-tier models prevents cybersecurity defenders from effectively securing software and products against emerging threats.