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European AI firm Mistral AI announced a €3 billion Series D funding round, propelling its valuation to over €21 billion. In the US, nearly half of all small employer firms are now utilizing AI, with 71% reporting increased productivity as a direct result.

NVIDIA asserts its market dominance with record earnings and two multi-billion dollar acquisitions, while the broader semiconductor industry rushes to invest over $60 billion in new AI chip capacity. Meanwhile, strategic platform battles intensify as OpenAI cuts off a competitor and governments worldwide hasten to regulate the rapidly evolving technology.

Nvidia is mobilizing a staggering $500 billion to finance AI infrastructure, while major regulations in the EU and California begin enforcement. This week's developments also include massive funding rounds, record profits for memory chip makers, and the launch of faster, more cost-effective AI models.