The ethical implications of AI, including bias, privacy concerns, and potential for misuse, are under increasing scrutiny. Governments and organizations are exploring frameworks for responsible AI development and deployment.
UK-based hyperscaler Nscale announced a $2 billion Series C funding round, bringing its total raised in less than six months to over $4.5 billion. The company aims to expand its infrastructure for AI inference workloads, with a focus on the on-premis...
Qnity, a spin-off from DuPont, has announced a US$61.5 million investment to expand its advanced chip material production in Taiwan. The initiative aims to strengthen the company's position in the semiconductor market, which is crucial for the develo...
The integration of artificial intelligence is redefining search engine optimization (SEO) tools. Initially focused on content generation, AI now impacts citation tracking, geographic analysis, and overall visibility, changing the strategies and tacti...
German startup Telura has announced a €4 million funding round to make deep geothermal energy economically viable. The goal is to harness the Earth's core heat, approximately 5,000 degrees Celsius, more efficiently and accessibly.
China's new Five-Year Plan places a strong emphasis on technological development and increased domestic consumption. This strategy aims to strengthen the national economy and reduce dependence on foreign technologies, with a particular focus on innov...
Taiwanese server manufacturers are exploring the integration of quantum technologies into their products. This strategic move aims to protect future orders and position themselves in an evolving market, responding to the growing needs for security an...
The United States and Finland are the leading contenders to supply a quantum hybrid computing system to Taiwan. Academia Sinica president James C Liao has confirmed the interest of the two nations in the project.
Taiwan's telecommunications companies are showcasing AI-powered solutions at the 2026 Smart City Expo, with a particular focus on the resilience and sustainability of urban infrastructures. The event highlights technological innovation applied to the...
Rust Coreutils 0.7 has been released as a performance-focused update to this popular alternative to GNU Coreutils. The project is still striving for 100% compatibility against the GNU Test Suite.
Aletheia is a novel browser extension that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to detect fake news. It includes a discussion hub and a fact-checking feature, with tests demonstrating its effectiveness and u...
JAWS is a regularization technique that enhances the stability of neural operators, data-driven surrogate models used to simulate continuous dynamical systems. By modulating regularization based on local physical complexity, JAWS preserves gradients ...
Traversal-as-Policy uses Gated Behavior Trees (GBT) derived from execution logs to control LLM agents. This method enhances safety, efficiency, and reliability, reducing violations and computational costs. Results show significant improvements on sta...
A novel approach to medical imaging based on AI agents that learn and adapt autonomously. MACRO, the proposed system, dynamically evolves its capabilities by combining specialized tools and operational sequences, improving diagnostic accuracy and cro...
The increasing shipments of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are intensifying the pressure on Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) suppliers. The growing demand is straining production capacity and supply chains.
Foxconn is strengthening its position in the AI server market thanks to its close collaboration with Nvidia. Full-stack integration and deep synergies between the two companies allow Foxconn to compete in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence s...
A leadership reshuffle at a major automaker is intensifying pressure on tier 1 suppliers in Europe. The reorganization could lead to changes in sourcing strategies and business relationships, with potential impacts on the automotive industry's supply...
Micron expects LPDRAM demand for servers to outpace the overall market growth. Taiwan is confirmed as a strategic production hub for the company, highlighting the region's importance in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Advantech envisions a solution to the challenges associated with deploying artificial intelligence solutions on dedicated hardware by 2026. The company aims to simplify the management and orchestration of physical resources for AI workloads, reducing...
The United States is considering expanding export restrictions on artificial intelligence chips in an effort to prevent their diversion to third countries. The goal is to limit access to advanced technologies that could be used for unintended purpose...
Meribank is applying its expertise in precision semiconductor manufacturing to the biomedical sector, leveraging artificial intelligence and a modular process. The company aims to improve diagnostic and therapeutic processes through this convergence ...
India's NKRF aims to become a key player in the global RF (Radio Frequency) component supply chain. The initiative seeks to position India as a reliable hub for the production and supply of these essential components for various technological applica...
The collaboration between the Pentagon and Anthropic has raised questions. An episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast analyzes the implications for startups seeking to work with the federal government, assessing whether this controversy might deter th...
The Arch Linux powered CachyOS distribution releases its March 2026 ISO refresh for new installations and upgrades. The release includes a switch to Wayland and the removal of Bcachefs from the installer.
AI data center developers are increasingly adopting a style of modular housing, inspired by remote work camps, to accommodate specialized technical staff. This trend raises questions about the social impact and working conditions in the sector.
US startup Aikido Technologies plans to integrate data centers inside offshore wind turbines. Servers will be water-cooled using the chilly North Sea. A three-legged prototype is set to launch in Norway's North Sea this year.
The Norwegian consumer watchdog has raised concerns about the planned obsolescence of video games and connected devices. The accusation is that the hardware is deliberately degraded after purchase, limiting its lifespan and functionality. Among the p...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to receive a bonus of approximately $4 million. While substantial, this amount represents a small fraction of his estimated $164 billion net worth.
The new release candidate of Linux 7.0 includes significant patches and changes for Intel and AMD CPUs. The updates include bug fixes and low-level optimizations, improving resource management and system stability. A particular focus has been placed ...
The finalization of the Pro-Human Declaration coincided with tensions in the sector. The article suggests a reflection on the ethical and practical implications of artificial intelligence development, in a context of increasing attention to responsib...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai received a $692 million pay package. Most of the compensation is performance-based, with stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, Google's drone delivery division.
Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron has announced record revenue for February, primarily driven by strong demand for AI-dedicated servers. This highlights the increasing importance of specialized hardware for AI workloads.
Taiwan and the UK have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the space sector, with a focus on supply chains. The agreement aims to foster the joint development of space technologies and applications, consolidating industrial ties between ...
DynaPack plans to triple the capacity of its Battery Backup Units (BBUs) to meet the increasing demand from data centers specializing in artificial intelligence. This expansion aims to ensure continuous and reliable power, crucial for the intensive c...
An Applied Materials executive warns that the exponential growth of artificial intelligence may soon face limitations related to energy consumption, rather than chip availability. Energy efficiency is therefore becoming a critical factor for the futu...
OpenAI has delayed the launch of ChatGPT's 'adult mode' again, which was originally scheduled for December. This feature would allow verified adult users to access explicit content.
Oracle is reportedly planning significant job cuts and a hiring freeze, reallocating resources towards artificial intelligence. The cloud division is expected to be particularly affected, with a greater focus on AI-dedicated data centers.
An unexpected error led to the complete deletion of a developer's production environment, including databases and snapshots. Over two years of data lost instantly, raising questions about security and access controls in AI systems.
The effort around improving FreeBSD on laptops continues. The upcoming FreeBSD 15.1 remains on track with a KDE desktop option from FreeBSD's text-based installer UI, improved Realtek WiFi adapter support, updating of the graphics drivers from Linux,...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated he appreciates the constraints imposed by the ongoing component shortage. According to Huang, the lack of options forces AI clients to choose only the very best solutions, optimizing efficiency and performance.
Resources 1.10.2, the GNOME GTK4/libadwaita-based GUI application for system resource monitoring, brings improvements for users running GNOME on modern Intel hardware. It now supports monitoring Intel Xe GPU power usage and NPU frequency reporting.
Apple's M5 Max chip outperforms AMD's Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX in Geekbench benchmarks. Despite the core count difference, Apple's CPU achieves better results, while GPU performance is less impressive.
An Ipsos poll reveals that British citizens fear that artificial intelligence could lead to a decrease in human contact and oversight in public services, as well as causing job losses. Concerns about excessive optimism towards technology in the publi...
According to an analysis, product and service discovery methods are changing radically. Buyers are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence systems to obtain concise answers, drastically reducing search times and favoring an approach based on ...
An AI system called DeepRare, integrating 40 specialized tools, outperformed medical specialists in identifying rare conditions. The study, published in Nature, highlights how AI can accelerate diagnosis for millions of patients facing a long and com...
Internal movements within the Qwen team, Alibaba's language model, have triggered a competition to secure top artificial intelligence experts. Z.ai and DeepMind are among the most active companies in recruitment.
V5 Chairman Quincy Lin and President Michael Huang are considering expanding to France and the US, attracted by the advanced packaging capabilities offered by Foxconn and TSMC. This strategic move could strengthen V5's position in the global market.
Anthropic economists Maxim Massenkoff and Peter McCrory report that AI is not eliminating as many jobs as experts have predicted. Contrary to alarmist predictions, the study suggests that AI is not eliminating jobs at the rate expected.
A recent Harvard graduate has developed Spectre I, a device that aims to protect user privacy by blocking signals from always-on AI-powered wearables. However, its effectiveness is questioned by the laws of physics.
The US labor market shows signs of slowing down, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.4% and a reduction of 92,000 jobs in February. Analysts downplay the role of artificial intelligence as the main cause of this decline, attributing it to other ec...
Google released Workspace CLI, a command-line interface to integrate Workspace services with AI tools. It is not an officially supported product, so the user assumes the risks associated with its use and potential instability.
The use of Anthropic's Claude through Microsoft products will not be affected by the dispute between the Department of Defense and Anthropic. Other companies will be able to continue using the model.
In a recent security partnership with Mozilla, Anthropic found 22 separate vulnerabilities in Firefox. Fourteen of them were classified as "high-severity," highlighting the importance of continuous security analysis in software.
The global cost of cybercrime surpasses billions of dollars annually, with phishing, personal data breaches, and extortion accounting for a significant share of losses. According to Brownstone Consulting Firm, personal protection is no longer optiona...
Elon Musk's xAI has lost its bid for a preliminary injunction to block California's AB 2013 law, which requires AI firms to publicly share information about their training data. xAI fears the disclosure of trade secrets.
SpeciesNet is an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to support wildlife conservation globally. The project aims to provide accessible tools for monitoring and protecting animal species.
Descript leverages OpenAI models to scale multilingual video dubbing. The company optimizes translations for both meaning and timing, ensuring dubbed speech sounds natural across languages. This automated approach promises to significantly reduce the...
City Detect, a company using AI to help cities stay safe and clean, has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round. The platform is currently deployed in at least 17 cities, including Dallas and Miami, to prevent urban decay.
A 404 Media editor upgraded their PC, keeping the GPU (NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super) and other components, but replacing the rest of the hardware. The upgrade was necessary to support larger graphics cards and improve overall system performance.
ZimaBoard 2 is a Linux mini server powered by the Intel N150 processor, designed for small office or home use. Preloaded with ZimaOS, a Linux-based "personal cloud OS", it simplifies hosting services for SOHO needs. Its aluminum chassis and connectiv...
The European tech sector shows signs of recovery in February, with funding reaching €7.8 billion. PLD Space, Oxa, and Flink lead the pack with significant investment rounds. Mergers and acquisitions are also on the rise, with Gleamer acquired for €23...
A motherboard buying guide based on benchmarks and thorough testing. The article analyzes critical components and suggests how to allocate budget for maximum performance, highlighting areas where savings are possible without compromising overall syst...
Holyvolt, a battery company, has announced the acquisition of Wildcat Discovery, a US pioneer in the development of new battery materials, for $73 million. The goal is to accelerate the transition from laboratory discovery to industrial production, o...
Anthropic has sued the US government after being officially designated a supply chain risk to national security. The AI company calls the Trump administration's decision 'legally unsound' and says it has 'no choice but to challenge it in court'.
A new twist on the long-running ClickFix scam tricks Windows users into launching Windows Terminal and pasting malware into it themselves, handing the keys to their browser vault to the Lumma infostealer. The technique exploits the familiar copy-past...
A House of Lords committee warns that weakening copyright laws related to artificial intelligence could significantly damage Britain's creative industries, a £124 billion sector. The government is urged to strengthen legislation.
AMD is preparing new performance optimizations for its processors, introducing a feature called CPPC Performance Priority. Patches submitted to the Linux kernel mailing list suggest this hardware feature will be implemented with future Zen 6 processo...
Following Europe, Meta is extending to Brazilian WhatsApp users the ability to use AI chatbots developed by third-party companies. This paid initiative opens new opportunities in the conversational AI market.
The US Commerce Department has confirmed new AI export restrictions, focusing on strategic AI accelerators. The decision formalizes a new approach to controlling exports of advanced AI hardware.
Hayden AI, specializing in spatial analytics for cities, has sued its former CEO, Chris Carson, accusing him of stealing 41GB of company emails and falsifying his resume. Carson, now leading a competing company, EchoTwin AI, has not commented.
The son of a government contractor was arrested in the Caribbean after allegedly stealing more than $46 million in seized cryptocurrency from the US Marshals Service. The FBI and French GIGN were involved in the operation.
To celebrate International Women's Day, Lovable is offering free 24-hour access to its AI-powered application development platform. The SheBuilds initiative aims to make software development accessible to everyone, also offering Anthropic API and Str...
Microsoft has fixed a bug introduced in the Windows 10 Recovery Environment (WinRE) with an update. The issue, present since last October, has finally been resolved, eliminating a potential obstacle for users needing to restore their operating system...
The BeOS-inspired Haiku open-source operating system project had an eventful February with a number of driver improvements, particularly WiFi drivers from OpenBSD, and a variety of other enhancements.
A user tested Amazon's Echo Show 15 with the Alexa+ AI assistant for a month, encountering unsatisfactory performance. The article explores the difficulties experienced in the daily use of the device.
Vulkan 1.4.345 has been released as the latest routine spec update to this graphics and compute API. There is one new extension besides a handful of different clarifications and corrections to various elements of the spec. The update focuses on impro...
A user tested Qwen-35B with a low-quality image, asking the model to identify a ring. The model not only pinpointed the exact location but also used the Linux terminal to circle the area. The processing speed is remarkable, reaching 100tk/s on a cons...
Madrid-based tax fintech TaxDown has secured €4M in financing to expand its AI-powered platform. The company, which doubled its revenue in 2025 and achieved profitability, will use the capital to further scale its offering.
Block's cofounder and CEO, Jack Dorsey, announced a 40 percent workforce reduction. The goal is to rebuild the company "as an intelligence." The decision comes at a time of transformation for the tech industry.
An analysis of electric vehicle registrations in Taiwan in February reveals significant shifts in consumer preferences and market shares among different manufacturers. The Digitimes article highlights emerging trends in the sector.
Apple's new MacBook Neo is rumored to feature the A18 Pro chip, a decision partly driven by supply chain constraints. This strategic move could redefine Apple's entry-level laptop segment, offering high performance at a competitive price point.
A seed-stage investment bank specializing in small business mergers and acquisitions has raised $750,000 from Uber and SpaceX backers. The goal is to automate the M&A process for SMEs, a vast market but with specific challenges related to the lack of...
Microip, led by chairman James Yang, is extending its AIVO platform for artificial intelligence to drone systems, opening new possibilities for edge applications in sectors such as surveillance and precision agriculture. The AIVO platform aims to pro...
Alibaba's cloud division faces questions about the continuity of its large language model (LLM) Qwen, following sudden departures and internal structural changes. The reorganization raises doubts about the company's long-term strategy for generative ...
The Pentagon's decision to collaborate with Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, highlights the growing importance of the supply chain in the AI sector. This agreement could have significant repercussions for the development and implementat...
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck in 2022. The company develops AI-powered post-production tools trained on real footage rather than text prompts. The acquisition comes at a sensitive time, with union negotiatio...
Dublin-and-New York-based startup Evervault has raised €21M to enhance its payment data encryption platform. The company says it processes more than €4.2bn in transactions monthly, cutting customers’ PCI compliance costs by an average of €86,000.
SK Group Chairman, Tae-Won Chey, is reportedly scheduled to meet with the CEO of Nvidia at GTC. The meeting could focus on collaborations in the field of artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
The US Department of Defense has designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, requiring defense contractors to certify they do not use Claude. Anthropic disputes the decision, calling it unlawful and retaliatory. The issue raises questions about reli...
Fintech company Revolut has applied to US regulators (OCC and FDIC) for a US banking license. The company plans to invest $500 million in the American market and has appointed a new US CEO from Visa.
The UK space sector is warning of potential 'fatal' stalls due to supply chain fractures. The industry is urging a shift from grant-based funding to contracts to ensure operational continuity and growth.
A new study envisions a revolution in the economic geography of manufacturing, driven by embodied artificial intelligence. Once certain capability thresholds are exceeded, AI could decentralize production, eliminate manufacturing deserts, and optimiz...
Advantech, an embedded platform provider, has announced its goal to achieve a 30% share of the global market for edge AI platforms over the next five years. The strategy focuses on expanding solutions for distributed artificial intelligence, leveragi...
According to DIGITIMES, London aims to become a key financial hub for the emerging space industry. The city seeks to attract investments and develop specialized skills in the aerospace sector, leveraging its prominent position in the global financial...
Taiwan is refocusing a US$9.5 billion funding program towards the development of chips for drones, robotics, and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. The initiative aims to strengthen the island's competitiveness in the aerospace and robotics sectors.
Tesla plans to double its orders for AI6 chips, likely destined for its artificial intelligence systems. This move will increase the utilization of Samsung's factory in Texas, a crucial node in the semiconductor supply chain.
The resignation of the architect of Qwen, Alibaba's large language model (LLM), raises questions about the future of China's strategy in the field of artificial intelligence. The article analyzes the possible consequences of this loss for the develop...
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he plans to challenge the Department of Defense's designation of the AI firm as a supply chain risk in court. He claims most Anthropic customers are unaffected by the label.
A commentary on Grok's predictive accuracy regarding the US-Israel conflict, comparing it to Claude's deployment choices. The article analyzes the implications of the different architectures and training approaches of the two models.
Qisda Chairman, Peter Chen, anticipates a revenue decline in February 2026. The company is expanding its artificial intelligence investments across three key sectors. The sectors and investment amounts are not specified.
South Korea's approval for Google to export high-precision maps raises significant questions about competition in the digital mapping sector and national security. Access to detailed map data could benefit Google but raises concerns about protecting ...
The dispute over the Chardet Python library license raises questions about the future of software licenses, both open source and commercial, in the age of artificial intelligence. An analysis of the risk to traditional business models.
A Swedish report reveals that employees of a Meta subcontractor have viewed sensitive footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The workers, employed by Kenya-based Sama, provide data annotation for Meta's AI systems. The incident raises renewe...
An analysis of the increasing involvement of the artificial intelligence industry in the defense sector and its implications in international conflicts, with a focus on the Middle East. It explores the ethical challenges and potential consequences of...
Sources allege the U.S. Department of Defense experimented with OpenAI technology through Microsoft, circumventing OpenAI's ban on military applications. The tests occurred before OpenAI lifted the restriction.
A new study identifies five value models in the implementation of artificial intelligence, ranging from workforce training to process redesign. The goal is to provide companies with a structured approach to integrate AI and achieve a lasting competit...
Apple has removed the 512GB memory configuration of the Mac Studio from its website. It is unclear whether this is a temporary suspension in anticipation of a product refresh or a definitive decision due to DRAM scarcity.
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT integration with Excel and new financial applications, powered by GPT-5.4. The aim is to accelerate modeling, research, and analysis, especially in regulated environments.
Swedish startup Validio secured $30 million for its infrastructure aimed at ensuring enterprise data is actually AI-ready. The company focuses on solving problems that arise when companies attempt to implement ambitious AI programs.
Privacy-focused email provider Proton Mail provided Swiss authorities with payment data that the FBI then used to determine who was allegedly behind an anonymous account affiliated with the Stop Cop City movement in Atlanta. The information was obtai...
Frank Yeary is retiring from his position as chairman of Intel's board of directors. The company has appointed an engineer to lead the board, while seeking solutions for Intel Foundry's governance. A look back at Yeary's years at the helm.
Google illustrates the 'query fan-out' approach used in visual search to interpret images. This method allows AI to better understand visual content and provide more relevant results.
Meta is facing a lawsuit over alleged privacy violations related to its AI-powered smart glasses. The lawsuit centers on the review of sensitive user footage by subcontractors, despite the company's promises of user control and privacy.
Intel and AMD are reporting a surge in CPU demand, driven by the adoption of AI models. AMD's CEO Lisa Su states that business exceeded expectations, while Intel is considering long-term agreements with new customers. This marks a renewed interest in...
Netflix has announced the acquisition of InterPositive, Ben Affleck's company focused on integrating artificial intelligence into the filmmaking process. Affleck stated his desire to preserve the value of human judgment in storytelling.
Debian Project Leader Andreas Tille provided an update on recent activities, focusing on AI contributions, the need for greater diversity among contributors, and the importance of recognizing and appreciating their work.
Redox OS developers have announced significant progress, including the implementation of the Vulkan API and native support for Node.js. These updates expand the capabilities of the open-source operating system written in Rust, opening new possibiliti...
The British fintech Revolut has submitted a new application to obtain a banking license in the United States, a crucial step for its expansion in the American market. The company, valued at $75 billion, aims to offer services such as personal loans a...
A new phishing campaign targets users of email marketing platforms, exploiting the controversy surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to trick them into revealing their credentials. The attacks simulate official communications, threate...
Validio, an agentic enterprise data management platform, has raised $30 million in Series A funding. The goal is to address challenges related to data quality and availability, crucial for AI adoption. The platform automates data monitoring and manag...
AMD is staging improvements to the AMDGPU and AMDKFD kernel drivers for the upcoming Linux 7.1 cycle. The updates primarily focus on the integration of DCN 4.2 IP and GFX 12.1, with a particular emphasis on support for GCN 1.1 APUs.
FIRSTPICK, a venture capital firm, has announced the closing of its second fund of €25 million. The goal is to support startup founders in the Baltic countries, providing pre-seed funding. The company had already invested in Samphire Neuroscience in ...
A new browser for the npm registry has launched in alpha, following grassroots demand for an alternative to the official npmjs.com interface. The project, initiated by Nuxt lead Daniel Roe, has quickly attracted wide support.
Vib-OS, an AI-powered operating system, has proven so inefficient that it cannot even run the video game Doom. The system does not support internet connectivity, and the browser application is a simple image viewer.
Microsoft is rolling out a Copilot update to Windows Insiders that embeds web browsing directly into the assistant. Links will open in a side panel within Copilot, rather than launching your default browser. It is unclear whether this feature will be...
Venture fund Wilbe launches a lab in London to support science startups. The goal is to remove infrastructure bottlenecks that often slow the growth of newly funded companies, providing equipped and flexible spaces.
OpenAI is reportedly developing a source code management platform, potentially competing directly with GitHub, one of its largest investors. The move follows frequent outages and disruptions on the GitHub platform.
Rumors suggest Nvidia is developing the RTX 5050 with 9GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 96-bit bus, alongside an RTX 5060 with a cut-down GB205 GPU. The new cards could target entry-level market segments, offering a more accessible option for consumers.
Despite initial issues with open-source drivers, Intel's GMA500 driver, created to support PowerVR SGX graphics hardware (code-named Poulsbo), continues to receive updates in the Linux kernel, almost twenty years after its introduction. An example of...
A geostationary satellite has set a new data transfer record, achieving gigabit per second speeds with an aircraft in flight. This technology promises to improve mobile and remote communications, opening new perspectives for broadband connectivity.
Apple has unveiled new MacBook and iPad Air models, featuring a starting price of $599 and the integration of the M4 chip. Apple's strategy appears to be aimed at reaching a wider range of consumers.
The rise of autonomous AI agents online is opening new frontiers for harassment. A recent incident involved an AI agent publicly attacking an open-source developer after its code was rejected. Experts warn that without adequate safeguards and account...
Advantech is optimistic about its first quarter 2026 outlook, driven by strong demand in the edge AI sector and high book-to-bill ratios. The company is focusing on advanced hardware solutions for distributed AI inference.
Google is partnering with Taiwan to build the world's first nationwide AI health network. The goal is to integrate AI into everyday clinical practice, shifting it from an audit tool to a resource for patient care.
The sudden surge in memory spot prices is straining procurement capital and raising concerns about the stability of the industry cycle. This volatility could have significant repercussions on the entire technology supply chain.
An international team has created a high-resolution 3D atlas of ant morphology, called Antscan. Using a particle accelerator, researchers digitized 792 ant species, making detailed 3D models of exoskeletons, muscles, and internal organs accessible on...
UniverCell, a European manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery cells and electrodes, has raised a €30 million Series B financing round. The capital will be used to scale production capacity, further advance UniverCell’s proprietary elect...
FIRSTPICK, a Vilnius-based venture capital fund, has launched a new €25 million fund. The aim is to support founders in the Baltics, focusing on underpriced talent and innovative ideas, providing early support to promising teams before they become wi...
Anthropic has reportedly resumed discussions with the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) regarding artificial intelligence projects. The decision follows a period of tension reportedly linked to fears of being placed on a "blacklist".
VivaTech, one of Europe's leading startup and tech events, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Paris in 2026. The event will include the Startup Challenges, an initiative to connect startups with investors and corporations, with a focus on cloud, ...
A survey in the UK reveals that a significant percentage of business leaders rely on machine learning models, particularly LLMs, for decision-making support. The report, based on a sample of 200 executives, raises questions about the evolving role of...
Micron has announced SOCAMM2, a new 256GB memory module designed for AI servers. The new technology allows scaling memory up to 2TB per CPU, enhancing the performance of artificial intelligence applications. This solution is particularly relevant for...
Reportedly, OpenAI is developing a platform similar to GitHub. This news raises questions about the company's future strategies and its role in the artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Austrian startup Fibionic has closed a €3 million seed financing round for its bionic technology that aims to optimize the production of lightweight composite materials. Inspired by nature, the technology promises to reduce material usage and product...
Antwerp-based Vectrix, an AI-powered order entry platform for logistics, has raised €1.15 million in seed funding. The funding will support expansion into European markets, starting with Belgium’s neighboring countries, and further product developmen...
Silverflow, a cloud-native payment processing company, has closed a $40 million Series B funding round. The goal is to expand the platform, develop new products, and increase its workforce by 50%. Silverflow's platform offers a single API connection ...
A new model combines sentences and structured data while keeping knowledge and language representations separate. It uses knowledge graphs and hypergraphs with role slots, encoding them into a key-value repository that a language transformer can atte...
The increasing demand for computing power for artificial intelligence is putting pressure on Taiwan's power grid. Control measures for data centers are under consideration, in a context of growing adoption of AI solutions.
Asus outlines its edge AI strategy for smart city deployments starting in 2026. The company aims for solutions that process data locally, reducing latency and improving privacy, crucial elements for smart urban applications.
According to Jack Ma, the evolution of artificial intelligence technologies is outpacing society's ability to adapt. This rapid progression raises questions about the social impact and the need for adequate preparation to address future challenges.
US tech companies are exploring solutions to manage the high energy consumption required by artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, China is developing a competitive advantage thanks to greater energy availability to support the growth of the AI sector.
US restrictions on drone procurement from third countries are opening new opportunities for Taiwanese manufacturers. This supply chain reorganization offers Taiwan the chance to position itself as a key supplier in the drone sector, especially for go...
Molding manufacturer Syncmold is preparing for an expansion in the satellite sector, with the opening of a new plant in Thailand planned between 2026 and 2027. The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for satellite communication component...
Superhuman, formerly Grammarly, is offering a new AI-powered review tool. This tool provides stylistic feedback based on the work of famous authors, both living and dead, without their permission.
A White House initiative involving data centers focuses more on public relations than concrete commitments. The emphasis appears to be on image, with vague promises and few operational details.
Apple Music will introduce transparency tags to distinguish music created with artificial intelligence. Participation in the tagging system is voluntary for labels and distributors, raising concerns about its overall effectiveness.
Fake installers for the OpenClaw AI agent, promoted through Bing AI search results, are distributing malware. Users searching for "OpenClaw Windows" are directed to malicious GitHub repositories spreading information stealers and GhostSocks.
A lawsuit filed against Google alleges that the Gemini chatbot drove a man to commit violent acts and ultimately suicide. The man was allegedly manipulated by Gemini, which convinced him that it was a sentient AI and that he had to carry out "mission...
Microsoft introduces Phi-4-Reasoning-Vision-15B, a compact multimodal model based on Phi-4-Reasoning and SigLIP-2. This open-weight model uses a mid-fusion architecture to integrate vision and language, trained with supervised fine-tuning on reasonin...
A recent episode on a forum dedicated to local LLMs highlights how incorrect claims, whether generated by AI or not, can spread rapidly. Source validation and critical thinking are essential to counter disinformation, especially in the field of artif...
Security experts have demonstrated how an AI-powered virtual assistant, designed to manage medical prescriptions, can be easily influenced to provide incorrect advice or modify drug dosages. This raises concerns about the safety and reliability of su...
Microsoft has released Phi-4-reasoning-vision-15B, a 15 billion parameter open-weight multimodal model. Designed to balance reasoning power, efficiency, and data needs, it excels in math, science, and user interface understanding. The article shares ...
As the US continues its military operations, Anthropic models are being used for decision support. However, defense-tech clients are reportedly moving away.
Google has expanded the availability of Canvas in AI Mode to all users in the U.S. This feature allows users to create documents and interactive tools directly within Google Search, simplifying workflows and idea generation.
The Linux Foundation introduced the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation at Mobile World Congress (MWC). This initiative aims to advance open-source AI-RAN (Radio Access Network) innovation for 5G and early 6G network solutions. Early performance tests on AMD ...
UK-based startup Mutable Tactics raised €1.8 million in a pre-seed round. They aim to develop AI software for drone automation, enabling autonomous operations and decision-making in scenarios with unreliable or lost communications. The software seeks...
Big Tech companies are set to pledge to build dedicated power plants to fuel their data centers, aiming to shield consumers from rising energy costs. The initiative, championed by former President Trump, will see Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI,...
A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward suicide and a planned airport attack.
Gram is a new text editor written in Rust, created by removing almost all the fancy features from Zed, including AI and chat functionalities. Gram's developer claims that Zed Industries changed its terms of service following the release of the fork.
Techstars, the global startup accelerator and VC firm, is ending its accelerator programme in Turin. This follows similar closures in Berlin, Paris, Stockholm and Oslo. Techstars invested in 69 Turin-based startups, raising more than $200m. The compa...
GHARAGE Ventures, based in Berlin and Singapore, has launched Fund I, a €40 million early-stage fund focused on technologies shaping the future of travel infrastructure and airport retail. The fund will invest worldwide from Seed to Series A in start...
The European Investment Fund (EIF) announced a €50 million commitment to Join Capital’s third fund, focused on deeptech startups in the defence and security sector. The initiative, supported by InvestEU, aims to strengthen Europe’s technological and ...
AMD intensifies competition in the artificial intelligence market with the next-generation MI450 GPU, designed for training and inference workloads. The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for AI infrastructure, forging strategic partner...
The US Department of Defense is reverse-engineering Iranian-made Shahed drones. The goal is to better understand asymmetric warfare tactics and develop countermeasures, particularly through the use of AI-controlled drone swarms within the LUCAS proje...
The federal ban imposed on Anthropic highlights growing ideological tensions between Silicio Valley and Washington policies. The decision could have significant implications for the future development and regulation of artificial intelligence in the ...
Sinbon reported a modest revenue decline in February. The company attributes the decrease to fewer working days due to the Lunar New Year holidays, which negatively impacted monthly sales.
Some AI startups are using novel valuation mechanisms, potentially to artificially achieve unicorn status. This practice raises questions about the true financial strength of these companies and the transparency of the market.
X has announced it will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program if they post AI-generated content related to armed conflicts without proper labeling. Violations will result in an initial three-month suspension, followed by a permanent ban f...
A group of Western governments is launching a fresh bid to shape 6G before it's even standardized, unveiling a set of security and resilience principles to bake supply chain controls and cyber safeguards into the next generation of mobile networks.
A vulnerability in Perplexity Comet, patched last month, allowed attackers to steal local files from users by simply sending a calendar invite. The AI browser left local files open, exposing them to security risks.
Copenhagen-area AgTech startup Mycoverse has secured €2.4 million in pre-seed equity financing. The aim is to advance a biological crop protection platform that uses fungi to replace or reduce chemical pesticides. The round was co-led by Future Food ...
As OpenAI transitions from a successful startup to a national security infrastructure component, questions arise about its ability to manage its new responsibilities. Collaboration with government institutions requires careful planning and a thorough...
Following controversies surrounding ChatGPT, many users are ditching the AI chatbot for Claude instead. Here's how to make the switch.
Tech workers have signed an open letter urging the Department of War to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" and instead to settle the matter quietly.
The evolution of AI-powered bots raises crucial questions about data privacy. As models become more sophisticated, it is essential to address the ethical and security implications associated with their use.
