French Defense Ministry tests Orasio’s AI to scan drone and surveillance video for threats in real time
France’s Defense Ministry is testing Orasio’s AI to flag threats in live or recorded video, part of a wider 2026 push to scale defense AI tools.
Hollande warns French Tech the old playbook is over as AI giants reshape global competition
Former French President François Hollande told a Montpellier tech crowd the world that launched “French Tech” is gone—and AI rivalry is tougher now.
Framatome to spend $111M at Jeumont plant to mass-produce EPR2 nuclear parts using auto-style methods
Framatome will invest €103 million (about $111 million) to retool its Jeumont plant, using auto-style production methods to supply EDF’s EPR2 reactors.
France’s Bpifrance, Mistral and UAE-backed MGX target 3 gigawatts of AI computing across the country
France’s Bpifrance, Mistral and UAE-backed MGX raised their Campus AI goal to 3 GW nationwide, with construction starting in late 2026 and service by 2028.
AI “Agents” Could Put 5 Million French Jobs at Risk, And White-Collar Workers Are in the Crosshairs
France warns “agentic” AI could threaten 5 million jobs, hitting white-collar workers hardest while AI and cybersecurity talent commands higher pay.
France Just Slashed Unemployment Benefits for Workers Who Leave by Mutual Agreement, Older Employees Hit Hardest
France just tightened rules on mutual job separations, cutting unemployment benefits, older workers could lose up to about $10,800 in support.
Stellantis to Pour About $1.1 Billion Into France Plant to Build Three New Peugeot Models Starting in 2029
Stellantis plans to invest about $1.1B to build three new Peugeot models at its Mulhouse plant in France starting in 2029, betting big on EV retooling.
France’s Minimum Wage Hike Exposes a Pay Crunch: 126 Industries Below the Legal Floor
France’s minimum wage rose 2.4%, and now 126 industries’ pay scales start below the legal floor, forcing a top-up for 862,000 public workers.
Auchan to Sell 72 French Supermarkets to Intermarché, 17 Stores Still Have No Buyer
Auchan is selling 72 French supermarkets to Intermarché, but 17 stores still have no buyer, raising fears of closures, job losses, and fewer options in small towns.
France just crowned 33 “palace” hotels, adding six newcomers and a $54,000-a-night suite
France expanded its official “palace” hotel list to 33, adding six newcomers, including Fouquet’s, and spotlighting suites that hit about $54,000 a night.
France’s Big AI Data Center Push Is Hitting Delays and Shakeouts, A Warning Sign for Investors
France’s Choose France AI boom is running into delays, shakeouts, and power constraints, raising doubts about whether headline deals will turn into real projects.
Fiat May Bring Back the Ritmo in 2026, But Nostalgia Won’t Sell a Compact on Its Own
Fiat’s iconic Ritmo name is rumored to return in 2026, but after a failed reboot and a tougher compact market, Fiat will need more than nostalgia.
China’s SAIC (MG) targets a 120,000-EV-a-year factory in Spain as EU tariffs bite
SAIC, parent of MG, plans a Spain EV plant targeting 120,000 cars a year by 2028, an $215M bet to dodge EU tariffs as high as 45.3%.
Europe Is Getting Cars Ready for Built-In Breathalyzers, Here’s What Changes in 2026
Europe will require new cars to be “breathalyzer-ready” by July 2026, no mandatory blow tests yet, but the tech sets the stage for tougher rules.
The Factorio Early-Game Fix: One Simple Splitter-and-Smelter Setup That Stops Resource Droughts
A clean smelting block plus smart splitter placement can stop early-game Factorio shortages, especially after you switch from coal babysitting to electric power.
Xiaomi’s 1,003-HP Electric SUV Claims 186 mph and 438 Miles of Range, A Shot at Tesla and Porsche
Xiaomi claims its YU7 GT electric SUV makes 1,003 hp, hits 186 mph, and reaches 438 miles of range, putting Tesla and Porsche on notice.
French Health Billing Vendor Hit by Cyberattack, Exposing Social Security Numbers and Fueling Scam Fears
French billing vendor Almerys confirms a May 2026 cyberattack exposing Social Security numbers, sparking scam warnings and disrupting care approvals.
Google’s Android document scanner gets a makeover, auto-fixes, faster multi-page scans, and offline mode
Google is upgrading Android’s built-in document scanner with auto-enhancement, faster multi-page scanning in Drive, duplicate detection, and offline support.
This Roman-era city builder wants to be the next Settlers, without the modern-city headache
Ancient Rome meets real-time warfare in The First Explorers, a new Early Access city builder on Steam betting big on economy, clarity, and combat.
Skip the Yosemite-Zion Crush: 5 Underrated U.S. Summer Road Trips With More Road and Less Gridlock
Skip the Yosemite-Zion gridlock. These five underrated U.S. road trips, from Oregon’s coast to Lake Superior, deliver big scenery with more breathing room.