H&M focuses on generative AI and digital models of models
H&M announces an unprecedented initiative: the creation of fashion images generated by AI from digital twins of real models. From 2025, the brand plans to model 30 models to produce large -scale digital marketing content, while placing talents at the heart of the process. The models keep the property of their avatar, are remunerated as for conventional shoots, and the use of images will be marked and framed contractually.
China restricts access to NVIDIA H20 fleas for environmental reasons, threatening a market of $ 17 billion
Beijing hardens its energy efficiency requirements for data centers, potentially out of the Nvidia chip H20, however designed to bypass American export restrictions. According to the Financial Timesthe National Commission for Development and Reform (NDRC) recommends the use of more efficient flea, promoting local alternatives like Huawei. Officially non -binding, these rules are starting to weigh on the orders of actors like Alibaba and Tencent. Nvidia, whose China represents 13 % of the annual turnover ($ 17.1 billion), plans to adjust the H20 to comply, at the risk of weakening its performance.
Amazon tests two AI assistants to revolutionize the shopping experience and online health
Amazon intensifies the integration of generative AI into its e-commerce ecosystem by testing two new assistants: Interests aia conversational research tool, and Health aia health chatbot capable of providing general medical advice and product suggestions. These features, still in beta phase, rely on advanced language models via the Bedrock platform. Interests ai offers an exploration produced by centers of interest, while Health ai Orients users to online pharmacy or One Medical services, acquired for $ 3.9 billion. These innovations are part of a broader recasting strategy of Alexa as an autonomous agent doped at AI, with more than 1,000 AI applications under development within the group.
OPENAI incorporates the generation of native images in GPT – 4O
OPENAI has announced that its new GPT – 4O model now includes a native image generation function, capable of producing precise, annotated and contextual visuals. Unlike previous versions, this capacity is integrated directly into the multimodal model, facilitating visual iteration in conversation. It supports various use cases, from scientific diagram to the design of video game characters, with an improved textual rendering. The functionality is deployed to free, more, pro, team users, and soon via API.
Block dismissals 931 employees, or 8 % of its workforce
The Fintech Block, founded by Jack Dorsey and owner of Cash App and Square, proceeded to the dismissal of 931 employees on Tuesday, or about 8 % of its workforce, according to an email published by Techcrunch. These positions of posts are part of a strategic reorganization aimed at reducing hierarchical strata, strengthening performance requirement and refocusing activities. Three main reasons are mentioned: strategic decisions (391 people), internal assessments deemed insufficient (460 people), and managerial simplification (80 stations). In parallel, block firm 748 open stations. The company, which had around 11,300 employees at the end of 2024, had already suppressed 1,000 jobs last January.
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DEFNET 2025: The French army trains in high intensity cyber combat
Organized by the Ministry of the Armed Forces and piloted by the Command of Cyberdefense (COMCYBER), the interarmed exercise DEFNET 2025 which started on March 17, ends in a few days. He mobilizes French cybercomatants around a conflict scenario between two fictitious states, with attacks on weapons systems, disinformation campaigns and a mobilization of capacities in defensive computer control (LID) and influence (L2I). Six industrialists’ industrialists are involved in this training, which aims to prepare the armies to cope with a high intensity cyber fight over the entire informational spectrum. Rex to follow in our next editions.
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Amboss raises 240 million euros to accelerate its international development
The Medtech Berlin Amboss completed a financing tour of 240 million euros led by Kirkbi, M&G Investments and Lightrock, with the support of its historic shareholders. Founded in 2012, the platform, already used by more than a million health professionals in 180 countries, offers a clinical decision support engine based on recommendations based on the latest scientific data, as well as a learning tool for students and young doctors.
N8N raises € 55 million to accelerate the automation of workflows doped at AI
The Berlin Automation Platform of Workflows N8N raised 55 million euros in series B from Highland Europe, with the participation of HV Capital, Sequoia, Felicis and Harpoon. Founded in 2019, N8N allows technical teams to combine generative and business automation, with more than 400 integrations and a “fair-code” logic. The startup, which already has 230,000 active users and a round of 5 in one year, plans to open offices in New York and London to support its business customers.
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Daphni achieves a first closing at 200 million euros for its Blue Fund dedicated to the sustainable Deeptech
The Parisian Daphni Fund announces a first closing at 200 million euros for its new vehicle Blueaimed at supporting around forty startups at the intersection of science, software and hardware. Labeled B Corp, Daphni supports the transition from European scientific innovations to the market, with participations already engaged in Pasqal, Airthium, Moonwatt or Pruna AI. The final closing is expected at € 250 million by the end of 2024. Daphni today manages more than 500 million euros.
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- UK – USA: The GAFA tax in exchange money / vinter entered luxury / national intelligence does not outsource
- Microsoft at the school of the Republic / Trump, the Achille d’Elon Musk / 23andme heel is bankrupt
- Defense Tech: The new West of Startups? / Aquarius a media that falls out / do you know CO2 AI, 29th startups of the we innovate 500?
- Harvest: confirmed data leak / Brussels strikes Fort Google and Apple / Cybersecurity, which we have to anticipate in 2025
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- Zestmeup and Supermood unite to build a European player in employee engagement
- Will European technological independence go through the HPC RHEA HPC microprocessor of Sipearl?
- Towards increased resilience of critical infrastructure: France wants to strengthen its cybersecurity
- Does Mirakl really be worth $ 3.5 billion?
- Trapped by its own economic model, mention is put into receivership.
