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• SoftBank Group announced a landmark €75 billion ($87.5 billion) investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure across France on May 30, 2026. • The initiative is the largest single investment in AI computing capacity in Europe, focusing on the development of massive data centers. • The first phase of the project aims to deliver 3.1 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity specifically within the Hauts-de-France region.

• China has launched "human artificial embryos," created from living stem cells, to the Tiangong space station via the Tianzhou-10 mission. • These embryo-like structures will be used in experiments to study the specific effects of microgravity and cosmic radiation on human reproduction. • The research is critical for understanding the biological challenges humans face during long-term space travel and potential colonization.

• Artificial intelligence is accelerating scientific research by integrating machine learning into drug discovery, climate modeling, and scientific automation. • Key breakthroughs include the use of AI to accurately map protein structure and function, which has significantly advanced structural biology and medical research. • AI is enhancing environmental science by processing massive datasets to refine the accuracy of weather predictions and climate simulations.

• Sierra Leone's Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation is developing the country's first-ever National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. • The initiative is being created in collaboration with the World Bank Group and other strategic partners to establish a framework for AI adoption. • This move is critical for expanding digital opportunities and ensuring the proper governance of emerging technologies within the nation.

Exclusive: People from deprived and minority ethnic backgrounds have better access to device than for previous technologiesThe rollout of a “life-changing” artificial pancreas on the NHS for people with type 1 diabetes has helped to narrow ethnic and socioeconomic inequality within access to treatment, according to figures.Officially known as a hybrid closed-loop system, an artificial pancreas comprises three interconnected parts: a sensor worn on the body called a continuous glucose monitor; an algorithm either built into the pump or on a separate device such as a phone that calculates the precise dose of insulin needed; and an insulin pump that delivers the dose into the bloodstream. Continue reading...

• Researchers at the University of Washington created an artificial photosynthesis prototype converting sunlight directly into storable chemical fuels with 13% efficiency, surpassing previous laboratory records of 8-10%. • The system uses engineered nanostructures and novel catalysts to split water and fix carbon dioxide, producing methanol as a liquid fuel suitable for existing energy infrastructure, detailed in Nature Energy on April 21. • The breakthrough could enable large-scale production of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels without competing for agricultural land, addressing both climate and energy security challenges.

Company claims law regulating AI systems, set to go into effect in June, infringes on its first amendment rightsElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado over a new AI law set to take effect in June.The suit seeks to block the state from enforcing the law, which would impose new requirements on AI systems to protect state residents from “algorithmic discrimination” in sectors such as education, employment, healthcare, housing and financial services. Continue reading...

• The White House issued 'A National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,' outlining legislative recommendations to advance U.S. AI priorities. • This follows the July 2025 'America’s AI Action Plan' with over 90 policy actions across innovation, infrastructure, and international security, seeking business input on slowing regulations. • The framework may limit funding to states with AI-restrictive rules, positioning the U.S. as the global AI leader.

• The White House issued its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence on March 20, 2026, guiding U.S. AI development. • CSIS experts Navin Girishankar and Aalok Mehta discussed the framework's implications in a rapid round-up. • The policy shapes U.S. AI leadership, influencing industry investments and regulations.