AI development is exceeding expectations, while Europe sees growth in EV sales and next-generation nuclear power gains traction.
The AI community closely monitors the progress of large language models, particularly after releases from companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. A graph maintained by METR (Model Evaluation - Threat Research), an AI research nonprofit, has become a key indicator of AI capabilities, suggesting an exponential rate of development. According to MIT Technology Review, recent model releases, such as Claude Opus 4.5, have even outperformed this trend.
Meanwhile, the European electric vehicle market experienced substantial growth in the past year. Despite overall vehicle sales in Europe barely increasing by 2.2 percent from 2024, EV sales rose by 29 percent, capturing a 19.5 percent market share, according to data from automotive analyst JATO Dynamics. Ars Technica reported that while the United States' transition to EVs might be facing challenges, Europe remains relatively positive about the technology.
In the energy sector, next-generation nuclear power is a prominent topic. Discussions around advanced nuclear power, hyperscale AI data centers, and the grid have generated numerous questions. Many next-generation reactors differ from conventional reactors in their fuel needs, often not using low-enriched uranium. Companies are actively addressing the supply chain challenges associated with these new fuel requirements, as reported by MIT Technology Review.
In other technology news, SAP's AI solution, Joule, is being adapted for consultants. SAP Joule for Consultants aims to assist system integrators and consulting teams in driving smarter, faster outcomes for their clients. According to VentureBeat, this purpose-built AI is designed to help consultants navigate complex implementations, evolving best practices, and the pressure to deliver quickly by providing timely, expert-level SAP knowledge.
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