AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: France has approved a ban on social media for children under 15, with new accounts blocked from September and a full ban for existing profiles from January, making it the first EU country to set an age limit and potentially straining ties with major US and Chinese platforms. AI & Cloud Deals: French AI firm Mistral AI has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with Microsoft to expand Azure computing capacity in Europe and add Mistral models to Azure Foundry, boosting regulated-industry access. Corporate Partnerships: Sodexo will start a five-year global workplace services partnership with Clariant, rolling out from October 2026 across 50+ sites in 13 countries. Biotech M&A: Ipsen has completed its acquisition of Memo Therapeutics, adding a first-in-class late-stage asset to its rare-disease pipeline. Energy & Industry: Vallourec won a contract with Allseas for Brazil’s Atapu 2 offshore project, supplying 143 km of line pipes and insulation. Public Safety: Two firefighters died in a building fire near Bordeaux airport in Mérignac, with flight delays reported.
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