TIOBE Index for September 2025: Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages
Perl remains in the top 10, with a slight decrease in popularity but still showing a remarkable comeback.
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Microsoft Copilot Study: UK Government Finds No Evidence of Productivity Gains
The UK government’s Microsoft 365 Copilot trial found staff satisfied and tasks eased, but no clear productivity gains, raising doubts about AI’s workplace impact.
Europe’s Most Valuable AI Startup Now, Thanks to €1.3 Billion Investment
ASML invested €1.3B in Mistral AI’s Series C, becoming top shareholder and lifting the startup’s value to €10B, Europe’s largest AI firm.
Microsoft’s Experimental Optical Computer Could Run AI Workloads With Less Energy
Research conducted by the Microsoft Research lab in Cambridge could contribute to the development of AI accelerators.
US Tightens Chip Controls, Revokes TSMC’s China Export Privileges
The US has removed TSMC’s Nanjing waiver, requiring new export licenses. Delays may hit output as Washington tightens controls on China’s chip supply.
‘Unprecedented Growth’ by Anthropic: This AI Startup is Now Valued at $183B
Claude AI creator Anthropic plans to use the money from its latest funding round for enterprise products, safety research and expanding internationally.
EU Delays Fining Google for Ad Tech Monopoly to Avoid Trump Backlash
The two finalised a trade deal in July that saw the majority of European exports subject to a 15% tariff.
Xi Jinping Uses SCO Stage to Push AI Cooperation, Challenge Western Dominance
Chinese leader promoted “true multilateralism” at the SCO summit in Tianjin, framing the bloc as a counterweight to Western dominance.
Appeals Court Deals Major Blow to Trump’s Global Tariffs
A US appeals court struck down most of President Trump’s global tariffs, ruling he overstepped his authority and setting up a Supreme Court fight.
Shoppers Face Higher Import Costs Starting Today: ‘Every Shipment Subject to Duties’
All shipments to the US now face duties, with the White House ending exemptions to curb fentanyl, close trade loopholes, and reduce deficits.