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The European Union (EU) and US pledged to collaborate on research towards use of AI to address major global challenges including climate change and mitigating the impact of natural disasters.

China reportedly prepared a CNY1 trillion ($143. 3 billion) package to support its semiconductor industry, a day after filing a case against US chip sanctions with the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

The European Union (EU) announced an agreement to work with the US to deploy at least 1. 5 million smart thermostats across the bloc this year, as part of a bid to cooperate on energy efficient technologies and diversify energy supplies.

The European Union (EU) and US reaffirmed a commitment to build partnerships aimed at rebalancing global semiconductor supply chains and collaborate to lead development in the segment, while also pledging to work together to regulate the big tech sector.

The UK and US governments agreed to deepen ties in various areas of technology including collaborating on future development of 6G, as part of ambitions to lead the world in R&D, create jobs and ensure security of citizens.

A coalition of US operator groups urged President Joe Biden and Congress to prioritise skills training for telecommunications jobs, arguing many more workers are needed to meet the demands of 5G network rollouts.

Semiconductor industry group SEMI urged the US Department of Commerce to reassess export restrictions implemented in 2020 targeting trade with China, arguing the policies were enforced without public input and would harm domestic companies’ long-term global competitiveness.