EU won't launch probe into Microsoft and OpenAI / Google announces layoffs as it prioritizes AI / Mentee unveils AI-powered robot [EN]

The European Union has decided not to open a formal probe into Microsoft's $13B investment in OpenAI, Google is restructuring its finance division to prioritize AI investments, and Alphabet's X innovation lab will supply AI technology to the U.S. National Guard for disaster analysis, while California remains the top location for AI job postings despite a decrease in its overall share.