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OpenAI Expands Ads Pilot to 31 European Markets as Revenue Climbs

OpenAI is expanding its advertising pilot to 31 new European markets, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy, as ad revenue grows over 25% since August 2025. With ChatGPT now reaching one billion weekly users and 20% showing commercial intent, the company is positioning itself as a major player in digital advertising. The move, announced on August 19, 2025, signals a strategic push beyond subscriptions.

Aug 193 minNeura News

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Endeavor Optical Networks emerges from stealth with $10.75M to replace undersea cables with space lasers

Endeavor Optical Networks (EON) emerged from stealth with $10.75M in seed funding to build a satellite network using laser links to replace undersea cables. The startup plans to launch 20 satellites offering high-speed data transmission between continents, targeting routes like France-Australia and Africa-South America. A demo satellite is expected by end of 2027.

Aug 47 minNeura News

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SoftBank to invest 75 billion euros in French AI data centers

SoftBank has announced plans to build AI data centers in France with a total capacity of 5 gigawatts, representing an investment worth up to 75 billion euros. The first phase includes 45 billion euros for 3.1 gigawatts in the Hauts-de-France region, with sites in Dunkirk, Bosquel, and Bouchain targeted by 2031. The project, unveiled at President Macron's Choose France summit, is SoftBank's largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe.

May 313 minNeura News

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SoftBank plans €75 billion investment in French data centers

SoftBank Group announced plans to invest up to €75 billion (around $87 billion) to build and operate data centers in France, aiming to add 5 gigawatts of capacity. The first phase targets 3.1 gigawatts by 2031 across three sites in Hauts-de-France. SoftBank calls it its largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe.

May 303 minNeura News

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Sierra Acquires YC-Backed French AI Startup Fragment

Sierra, the AI customer service startup from Bret Taylor, has purchased Fragment, a Y Combinator-backed French company that aids businesses in adding AI to their processes. This marks Sierra's third known acquisition after deals for Opera Tech and Receptive AI. Fragment's founders will join Sierra to support work in France.

Apr 233 minNeura News