UK startup Surf Security has launched a beta version of what it claims is the worldâs first browser with a built-in feature designed to spot AI-generated deepfakes. The tool, available through Surfâs browser or as an extension, can detect with up to 98% accuracy whether the person youâre interacting with online is a real human or an AI imitation, the company said. The London-based cybersecurity upstart uses âmilitary-gradeâ neural network... Read more âș
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Day 1 of TNW Conference kicked off with an array of inspiring sessions, insightful panel discussions, thought-provoking performances, and of course, a ton of meetings that will fuel the next wave of innovation across the tech ecosystem. We were joined by 3,500 startups, 1,750 corporates, 600 investors, 2,000 tech ecosystem representatives, and 100 journalists for a full day of insights. These ranged from the critical role of AI in shaping... Read more âș
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A fact-checking startup has accelerated plans to banish AI hallucinations after securing âŹ1mn in funding. Norway-based Factiverse uses machine learning to verify content generated by artificial intelligence. The companyâs tools automatically detect inaccurate outputs. These errors now frequently cause controversy. A New York lawyer, for instance, had to apologise for using bogus court citations sourced from ChatGPT. CNET needed to correct 41 of the 77 stories that the news outlet... Read more âș
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Leading post-quantum cryptography (PQC) startup PQShield today announced a Series B raise of $37mn. This comes as organisations and businesses hasten to get âquantum-ready,â ahead of the first PQC standards being released in a few weeks time. While todayâs NISQ era quantum computers are not a danger to traditional means of encryption, future machines have been identified by among others the NSA as a threat to cybersecurity. Once they become... Read more âș
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TNW Conference 2024 is finally here! As we here at The Next Web attend many conferences throughout the year (although few are as much fun and inspiring as our own, if we may say so ourselves ), we know that they can sometimes feel a little overwhelming with everything that is going on. Thatâs why we have put together this handy overview of what to expect â and we canât... Read more âș
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ï»ż Welcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast â the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting people in the industry. In todayâs episode, Ioanna and Andrii talk about the jumbo funding round for Mistral, how AI is impacting copywriters, and also â which TNW Conference sessions weâre looking forward to. The guest of... Read more âș
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If youâve already secured your ticket for TNW Conference 2024 taking place June 20 â 21 in Amsterdam, you probably already have your eye on several fascinating talks set to take place (if not, get some inspiration from our team here, here, and here). But thereâs a lot more you can and should take advantage of while youâre there. Here are a few things not to be missed: Secure a... Read more âș
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Fitness and health tracking startup Circular today announced a host of new features including hardware upgrades for the latest version of its smart ring â the thinnest in the world. The upgrades arrive amid an escalating battle between smart ring manufacturers. While your FitBit and your Garmin and your Whoop bracelet wearables may all be easily distinguishable, youâd be forgiven for not immediately being able to tell the difference between... Read more âș
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A new VR system that uses eye-tracking technology can calm children while they undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning. Developed by researchers at Kingâs College London, the method aims to mitigate childrenâs tendency to move during MRI scans. by engaging them in immersive virtual reality experiences. Compared to adults, children are less likely to remain still inside the scanner, often negatively influenced by the large size of the machine and... Read more âș
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Scientists have trained an AI algorithm to count the number of flowers on fruit trees using only smartphone images. The system could predict the size of a harvest months in advance â saving farmers time, money, and water.  Researchers from Chile, Spain, and the UKâs National Robotarium developed the algorithm. The Robotarium is a centre for robotics and AI based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The team looks to address a global... Read more âș
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The BBC has invested ÂŁ500,000 in a virtual events startup creating immersive gigs for the broadcaster. The UK-based Condense bills itself as the first company in the world to provide live streams of 3D videos in virtual spaces. Quietly, the startup recently began delivering these experiences to BBC audiences. Last month, Condense powered the BBCâs first-ever live virtual concert. Singer Sam Tompkins took the digital stage for the milestone. The... Read more âș
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NATO has confirmed the first group of European startups and venture capital firms itâs investing in as part of its âŹ1bn innovation fund. Officially launched in 2023, the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is a multi-sovereign VC fund that will back early-stage deep tech startups and VCs targeting emerging technologies with military and defence applications. The list of technologies ranges from AI, big data processing, and quantum computing to biotech, novel... Read more âș
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If I had to describe European tech growth over the last few years with one word, it would be âdisruptiveâ. While it may seem clichĂ©, Iâve chosen this word for many reasons. Through a positive lens, European tech âdisruptedâ many key sectors in the early 2020s, most notably Life Sciences, Energy Transition, and DeepTech â which are pretty âdisruptiveâ industries in themselves, with goals to drive positive impact in the... Read more âș
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This article features an interview with Dan Rosensweig, who is speaking at TNW Conference on June 20. Check out the full event schedule here. Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform education for the better. But when ChatGPT launched in 2022, it caused schools and academia alike to panic. The AI model, able to reply to any question and write any text, was quickly denounced as a cheating-enabling tool â... Read more âș
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Most news readers from the UK and US are uncomfortable with AI-generated journalism, an extensive new survey has revealed. Like most journalists these days, I use AI sometimes â to help me transcribe an interview or summarise a text. But I have long opposed using AI to generate content. AI simply cannot be trusted to report the news. Researchers have shown that even the most advanced large language models (LLMs)... Read more âș
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As we count down to TNW conference in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, weâre previewing the sessions that weâre most excited about. This year, weâre seeing the EU take several big leaps toward building a stronger and more competitive future in space. In an ambitious step towards greater autonomy, the EU issued a call for bids to develop its own constellation of communications satellites, dubbed IRISÂČ. This âŹ6 billion... Read more âș
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This article features an interview with Jeroen van der Most, who is speaking at TNW Conference on June 21. Check out the full event schedule here. The generative AI boom is a double-edged sword for artists. On one side, the tech threatens to replace the future jobs of human creators, while exploiting their old work as training data without compensation. On the other edge of blade, AI is providing artists... Read more âș
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Clean energy production from sources like nuclear, wind, and solar reached record levels in 2023, meeting over two-thirds of the EUâs electricity demand. Despite the progress, the Union must prioritise investments in innovative clean technologies that reduce its reliance on China, warns a new report by the EUâs Institute for Security Studies. Europe is notoriously dependent on China and other foreign powers for supplies of everything from solar panels and... Read more âș
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Friday is finally here and so is this weekâs round-up of tech news from the Netherlands! With less than seven days to go for TNW Conference in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, this roundup comes with a twist: our editorial teamâs picks of the eventâs unmissable speakers and talks! But before we get to that, letâs dive into the news. News Highlights Amsterdam suspends shared cargo ebike service Cargoroo... Read more âș
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UK scaleup Highview Power has secured ÂŁ300mn to build a liquid air storage plant in Manchester. The UK governmentâs Infrastructure Bank led the funding round. Investment bank Goldman Sachs, British energy firm Centrica, and mining giant Rio Tinto also took part. The investment acts as a stamp of approval for an emerging technology that could help wean the country off dirty sources of baseload power like gas and coal. âWe... Read more âș
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As we count down to TNW conference in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, weâre profiling some of the sessions weâre most amped about. As a cycling fanatic, Iâm eagerly anticipating my conversation with Eliott Wertheimer, who joined VanMoof as co-CEO last year to rejuvenate the struggling ebike brand. VanMoof filed for bankruptcy last year, leaving tens of thousands of riders stranded. Despite being one of the most heavily funded... Read more âș
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