Today's Technology & International News – June 28, 2025

Published: June 28, 2025 | Category: Technology, World, Business, Innovation

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1. 💼 Microsoft to Invest $400 Million in Swiss AI & Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft will expand four data centers near Geneva and Zurich, aiming to double compute capacity and support AI workloads, including partnerships with Swiss Innovation Parks and training one million citizens by 2027 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

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2. ⚖️ EU Court Adviser Backs Upholding Google Android Antitrust Fine

An Advocate-General at the EU’s top court recommended dismissing Google’s appeal and upholding a €4.1 billion fine, reinforcing regulators’ stance on Android pre-installs :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

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3. 🤖 Nvidia & Samsung vs. Apple: The AI‑Powered Browser Competition Heats Up

Apple is exploring integrating AI-powered search assistants in Safari via deals or acquisitions like Perplexity AI, while Samsung is in talks to preload Perplexity on Galaxy smartphones—signaling a new phase in mobile search wars :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

4. 🚀 Gecko Robotics Hits Unicorn Valuation Amid Infrastructure Scaling

Pittsburgh startup Gecko Robotics secured $125 million in Series D, reaching a $1.25 billion valuation for its AI-driven inspection robots used in industries like energy and shipping :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

5. 📚 Legal-Tech Firm Definely Secures $30M Series B

UK-based Definely raised $30 million to fuel international expansion of its AI-powered legal contract platform, now integrating with Microsoft Word for seamless document workflows :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

6. 🌱 Environmental Alarm: AI’s Growing Carbon Footprint

New studies highlight that AI’s energy use is contributing significantly to carbon emissions—fueling industry calls for greener, more efficient AI infrastructure :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

🔗 Suggested Internal Links

• Deep Dive: Microsoft AI Investment in Switzerland
• Google’s €4.1B Antitrust Challenge: Explained
• AI Browser Race: Apple vs Samsung vs Nvidia
• Gecko Robotics: Revolutionizing Infrastructure Inspection
• Definely’s Rise: AI in Legal Practice 2025
• How AI Impacts Climate: The Carbon Debate

📊 Quick Summary

Topic	Update
Microsoft	$400M AI & cloud in Switzerland
Google	EU court adviser backs €4.1B fine
AI Search	Apple & Samsung exploring AI browser
Gecko Robotics	$1.25B valuation
Definely	$30M Series B for legal‑tech
AI Energy	Rising carbon footprint concerns

✅ Takeaway

Global tech headlines today highlight major AI infrastructure investments, regulatory pushbacks on big tech dominance, the next wave of AI-powered search tools, and emerging startups reshaping industries sustainably.

Tags: Tech News, AI, Microsoft, Google Antitrust, Nvidia, Robotics, Legal Tech, Sustainability