New global AI safety commitments echo EU’s risk-based approach
It’s been a busy week for AI policymakers. The EU has sealed the deal on its AI Act. Meanwhile, in Seoul, South Korea, 16 world-leading companies have signed the “Frontier…
ESA enlists European duo to develop space cargo return shuttles
The European Space Agency (ESA) has enlisted two companies to develop cargo shuttle vehicles for low Earth orbit. ESA awarded the new contracts to the Exploration Company in Germany and…
Chip wars: ASML could reportedly brick its machines in Taiwan if China invades
Chip machine-maker ASML reportedly has the power to remotely disable its equipment in TSMC’s fabs, should China invade Taiwan. TSMC is the biggest client of ASML’s EUV lithography systems, which…
TNW Podcast: Cybersecurity in AI with Peter Garraghan; chatbot wars in Europe
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…
Creating an inclusion blueprint for lasting impact
In today’s deeply divided world, where a spirit of isolationism and separation seeks to undermine the ideal of community and unity, those of us who understand that purposeful inclusion —…
As UK launches semiconductor institute, EU chips get €2.5B boost
Amid a global race for semiconductor independence, the UK announced today a designated institute that will oversee its £1bn strategy on growing its chips sector. At the same time, Belgium-based…
EU’s AI Act set to enter force next month
The EU’s AI Act is set to enter force next month after receiving a final rubber-stamp from the European Council. Ministers today endorsed a political deal on the landmark law,…
French startup Pasqal inks deal for Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer
Over the past couple of years, the Gulf states have been putting their oil money to use buying up thousands of the latest AI chips. However, thus far they have…
Swiss startup creates modular device for on-demand cell therapy manufacturing
Switzerland-based Limula today announced a raise of $6.8mn (€6.2mn) to further develop its technology, which aims to automate cell therapy manufacturing. Gene and cell therapies have emerged as a promising…
Ebikes are more popular than ever, but we’re nowhere near a car-less world
Moving to Amsterdam was eye-opening. Having grown up in the car-centric UK and struggled to cycle in London, it felt as though the Dutch embrace of bikes was innate, something…
Ebike-sharing app Forest rides ad revenue to become ‘cheapest’ in London
If you’ve been to London recently you may have noticed packs of dark green and brown ebikes lining the city’s streets. They belong to Forest, an aptly named startup that…
Watch: Space telescope captures solar megastorm behind epic northern lights
You’ve probably already seen the dazzling pics of the aurora that flooded social media over the weekend. Lucky onlookers were treated to streaks of green, pink, and purple dancing across…