CNBC’s Karen Tso presents highlights from CNBC’s coverage at VivaTech in Paris where conversations with executives were focused on AI, scaling up and whether Europe can compete with the United States and China when it comes to tech innovation.
From AI disruption to scaling up: Check out CNBC’s highlights from VivaTech
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United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American Airlines about merger
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China blocks Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus
China’s state planner on Monday called for Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots. The decision to prohibit foreign investment in Manus was made in accordance with laws and regulations, the National Development and Reform Commission said in a brief statement. It added that it has […]
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Europe’s rearmament push drives global military spending to record $2.9 trillion despite U.S. pullback
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