Elon Musk's xAI launched Grok Business ($30/user/month) and Grok Enterprise, offering AI tools with real-time data access, Google Drive integration, and secure Vault for SMBs and large firms. Competing with OpenAI, it emphasizes privacy amid deepfake controversies. This move aims to democratize AI for businesses, balancing innovation with ethical challenges.
Europe's startup ecosystem in 2025 exhibits strong enthusiasm from founders and investors, with unicorn growth to 413 and surges in AI, defense, and energy sectors. However, funding dips, regulatory hurdles, and capital gaps versus the U.S. reveal a mismatch between hype and reality. Despite challenges, strategic reforms could drive future global competitiveness.
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