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Merz, Macron to push for European digital 'sovereignty'
Merz, Macron to push for European digital 'sovereignty'
by  AFP

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron will join forces Tuesday to push for greater European digital "sovereignty" and less dependence on US tech titans as the AI race gathers pace. Merz and Macron are due to give keynote addresses in the afternoon at the summit, which will also be attended by digital ministers from across Europe.

Shares in 'Baby Shark' studio jump on market debut
Shares in 'Baby Shark' studio jump on market debut
by  AFP

Shares in the South Korean studio behind the ultra-catchy "Baby Shark" -- YouTube's most-viewed video -- surged as much as 60 percent on Tuesday as the company made its market debut in Seoul. In morning trade, the company's shares were up around 17 percent from their offering price of 38,000 won ($26), having earlier soared over 60 percent.

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