Leading computer scientists have unveiled a vision of “collective AI” that resembles Star Trek species the Borg. Researchers from MIT, Yale, and Loughborough University explained the concept in a study published this week in Nature Machine Intelligence. The paper describes separate AI units continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills. They would then share the information across a network. Together, the collective would turn their insights into mutual benefits. Multiple skills,... Read more ›
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Some 11% of job tasks in the UK are currently at risk of AI replacement, a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has found. In the worst case scenario, this translates to a loss of 1.5 million jobs — without any GDP gains. IPPR’s analysis showed that the impact is mostly evident on routine cognitive tasks, such as database management, as well as organisational and strategic... Read more ›
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Professional freeride snowboarder Cody Bramwell carves through the deep white powder, left-right-left-right, down the mountainside. He’s snow surfing, a unique, bind-less style of snowboarding invented in Japan in the 1980s. Rather than focusing on speed and tricks, snow surfing is about finding the flow of the mountain, keeping speed through flat sections and becoming one with the terrain. The sport is best practised in fresh, uncompressed powder, as opposed to... Read more ›
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London-based Gocycle, founded by Richard Thorpe, a former industrial designer at McLaren, has released the first images of its new range of folding cargo ebikes. Gocycle, best known for its sleek folding ebikes, first announced its move into the cargo bike market back in February, along with some shiny 3D renders of two models — the CXi and the more premium CX-plus. “Right now all we have is a promise... Read more ›
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Many startups around the world will want to play their part in creating a more responsible business. But it can seem like an unattainable goal, with many regarding it as something to worry about after the business has reached a certain size. This is a mistake. Startups have every opportunity to take action now and build a long-term strategy in this area, tackling not just environmental issues, but the full... Read more ›
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The UK government has accused China of two malicious cyberattacks against the country’s democratic institutions and members of Parliament. Specifically, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has found that a Chinesestate-affiliated cyber actor, nicknamed Advanced Persistent Threat Group 31 (APT31), was almost certainly responsible for online reconnaissance activity in 2021, targeting the email accounts of MPs. The NCSC also deemed it highly likely that China state-backed actors were behind the... Read more ›
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The Dutch government is reportedly finalising plans to inject at least €1bn in funding, in an agonised effort to keep ASML in the Netherlands. Rumours that the crown jewel of the Dutch tech ecosystem is considering relocation were unveiled by local newspaper De Telegraaf earlier in March. Citing anonymous sources, the paper said that the government set up a secret taskforce, dubbed “Operation Beethoven,” to alleviate ASML’s fears over the... Read more ›
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced it will build a ChatGPT-style digital assistant to help humans better decode complex Earth observation data. Led by Φ-lab (Phi-Lab) — the agency’s Earth observation innovation and investment arm — the chatbot will be trained to understand human queries about the Earth and respond with human-like answers. The lab is due to kick off the project next month. Earth observation tools like satellites... Read more ›
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Becoming a software developer is a clever choice for anyone wanting to progress within the tech industry — you can work across varied industries from fashion to finance, analyse and solve complex issues, and have a genuine impact on user experience. Given that software development is necessary across so many sectors, the role also offers the chance to travel and test out the work environment across Europe. Software developers even... Read more ›
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Paris-based Metyos has raised €2.3mn in pre-seed funding to improve the lives and health outcomes of chronic kidney disease patients with its biowearable technology. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10% of the population and is the third fastest-growing cause of death worldwide. It’s also associated with a heavy financial impact on healthcare, with its treatment costing the EU €140bn per year. To fight the disease, Metyos has developed a biowearable... Read more ›
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When engineers working for the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) have some welding to do out on a section of track, they don’t have to fire up a diesel generator anymore. They can plug their tools into a portable battery instead. A silent, emissions-free battery that can also power lights and measuring instruments. The SBB now has around 80 batteries made by Instagrid, a fast-growing startup headquartered in Germany. Welding requires... Read more ›
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In a significant blow to big tech, the EU is investigating Apple, Google’s parent companyAlphabet, and Meta over potential violations of the new regulations set by the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA — with its compliance deadline set on March 7 — is a landmark pro-competition law, designed to ensure a fair digital market for both companies and consumers. To establish a level digital playing field, it lays clear... Read more ›
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Spain’s High Court has suspended its own order that was set to block messaging app Telegram’s services in the country. Judge Santiago Pedraz issued an order on Friday calling for a temporary ban on Telegram following complaints from several media companies alleging the messaging app allows users to upload TV and video content without permission. The ban was expected to come into effect today. Pedraz has now halted the order... Read more ›
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In 2021, there were over 3000 fatal and 2.9 million non-fatal accidents in workplaces across the EU. Over a fifth of these, perhaps unsurprisingly, occurred within the construction sector. All of them, in theory, were preventable. Stockholm-based startup Buddywise has built a computer vision algorithm that scans a workplace and warns you of potentially dangerous situations. It also sends out emergency alerts in the event of an injury or death.... Read more ›
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Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking €100,000 in damages after deepfake pornographic videos of her were shared online. Meloni is seeking compensation from a 40-year-old and his father over the deepfakes, which were viewed millions of times. The deepfake porn videos were uploaded prior to her appointment as prime minister in 2022. If successful, the PM has vowed to donate the money to a fund to support women who... Read more ›
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Welcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast — 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 today’s episode, Andrii and Linnea talk about a new supercomputer in Denmark, the situation at Stability AI, the way our brain constructs reality, ChatGPT in scientific papers, and more. The guests of the... Read more ›
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A glut of racial slurs hidden in slang has emerged in Russian digital media. The insults were discovered by Osavul, a Ukrainian startup that uses AI to analyse information threats. Osavul tapped language models to conduct a cross-platform survey of racial discourse in Russia. The system scanned over 5,000 messages across news sites and social media platforms, from US giants Facebook and X to Russian kingpins Telegram and VK. The... Read more ›
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Berlin-based World Fund has filled its coffers with €300M, in what it claims to be the largest first-time fund raised by any climate tech VC in European history. Founded in 2021, World Fund invests in startups building tech to decarbonise industries from energy and buildings to transport and agriculture. It has already backed 15 early-stage companies, including SpaceForge, which manufactures materials in orbit, and Slovenian startup Juicy Marbles, which makes... Read more ›
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Concrete — a mixture of cement, sand, and water — is the second most used material on Earth after water. Ton-for-ton, more of it is laid down every year than steel, wood, plastics, and aluminium combined. Problem is, cement production emits 8% of global CO2 — four times that of air travel. Swedish startup Cemvision has devised a cement making process that utilises by-products from industries like steel and mining... Read more ›
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In 2020, amid a rapidly evolving global data landscape, TikTok, a brand deeply rooted in Chinese technology and known for its extensive collection of user data, found itself at a crossroads. Responding to the shifting dynamics, ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, took a proactive step by running a novel full-page advertisement in the German news magazine SPIEGEL. This advertisement marked a departure from TikTok’s typical marketing strategies, focusing not on its... Read more ›
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