Good news from around Europe
Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/25/anthropic-created-a-test-marketplace-for-agent-on-agent-commerce/
Maine’s governor vetoes data center moratorium L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/25/maines-governor-vetoes-data-center-moratorium/
OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community In a letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is “deeply sorry” that his company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect in a recent mass shooting. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/25/openai-ceo-apologizes-to-tumbler-ridge-community/
The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open Nuclear startup X-energy went public, geothermal startup Fervo is about to. Could this be the moment that climate tech investors have been waiting for? Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/25/the-climate-tech-ipo-window-could-finally-be-cracking-open/
Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidl’s owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players. Powered by