What were the key developments in Data and Artificial Intelligence this month?
In this March edition, we explore how AI is reshaping infrastructure demands, raising new questions around sovereignty and regulation, and reinforcing the strategic value of data, while highlighting the need for trusted foundations to scale AI effectively.
1. AI Growth is putting pressure on Europe’s energy infrastructure
The rapid expansion of AI is increasing demand on Europe’s power grids. As data centers scale to support AI workloads, energy infrastructure is struggling to keep pace, raising concerns about sustainability and long-term capacity.
Why it matters for your business
Scaling AI is not only a technology challenge. It also depends on energy availability and infrastructure. Organizations need to factor these constraints into their AI strategies and long-term investments.
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2. AI model giants face calls for a levy in Europe
The CEO of Mistral AI has proposed that major AI companies should pay a levy to operate in Europe. The idea is to support the European AI ecosystem and ensure fairer competition with global tech players as the market continues to grow.
Why it matters for your business
AI is becoming a strategic and economic issue. Organizations must anticipate how market dynamics, regulation and competition will impact access to AI technologies and long-term competitiveness.
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3. AI act raises concerns over medical safeguards
Recent developments in the EU AI Act have raised concerns about potentially weaker safeguards for AI systems in healthcare. Some experts warn that reduced requirements could impact the safety and reliability of medical applications.
Why it matters for your business
Balancing innovation and risk is critical, especially in sensitive sectors. Organizations must ensure strong governance and trust in their AI systems, even as regulation continues to evolve.
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4. When satellite data becomes a strategic asset
Satellite data is increasingly used to monitor infrastructure, track activity and support strategic decisions. As access to this data expands, it is becoming a critical asset with both economic and geopolitical implications.
Why it matters for your business
Data is becoming a strategic asset. Organizations must ensure they can manage, protect and leverage sensitive data effectively in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.
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Trusted AI and cloud at the Orange Business summit 2026
At the Orange Business Summit 2026, experts highlighted the importance of building trusted AI and cloud environments to support long-term transformation. The focus was on combining performance, security and compliance to create sustainable value.
Why it matters for your business
Trust is becoming a key differentiator. Organizations need reliable and secure foundations to scale AI and data initiatives with confidence.
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