VivaTech 2025 and the 20 AI Factories

VivaTech 2025 in Paris yesterday, June 11th, 2025, marking my first European view after two in Taipei and one in the U.S. Huang outlined the European Union’s plan to build 20 AI factories, highlighting 13 key hubs: Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Spain), Jülich Supercomputing Center (Germany), GENCI/CEA (France), CINECA (Italy), CSC (Finland), GRNET (Greece), Linköping University … Continue reading VivaTech 2025 and the 20 AI Factories →

How Government Cash Keeps the Art World Spinning: A Look at Europe’s Subsidy Game

Introduction Art isn’t just about fancy paintings or weird sculptures hanging in galleries—it’s a real money-maker, pulling in cash while putting cities on the map and fueling tourism. But here’s the thing: the art world’s a tough place to survive. It’s risky, doesn’t always turn a quick profit, and needs a little push to keep … Continue reading How Government Cash Keeps the Art World Spinning: A Look at Europe’s Subsidy Game →