Microsoft to pump €3.2B into German AI technologies
Microsoft will invest €3.2bn in AI tech in Germany over the next two years, the firm’s vice chair Brad Smith announced today. The investment will see the doubling of Microsoft’s…
Anti-piracy messages encourage MORE piracy — if you’re a man
Anti-piracy campaigns can actually cause more piracy — if you’re a man. So say the cybercrime experts at the University of Portsmouth, who investigated efforts to deter illegal torrenting, streaming,…
Dutch startup secures $25M to bring autonomous bricklaying robots to Europe
The construction sector builds the homes we live in, the offices we work in, and the schools our children learn in — but in Europe, there’s a chronic shortage of…
DeepMind COO on building a responsible future for AI and humanity
Recently, a New Zealand-based supermarket was miffed to find its AI meal bot going haywire. Instead of providing wholesome recipe suggestions using its products, it had begun suggesting dishes such…
Don’t trust AI girlfriends — they only want you for your data
It’s Valentine’s Day and digital romances are blossoming. Across the world, lonely hearts are opening up to virtual lovers. But their secrets aren’t as safe as they may seem. According…
Dutch fintech leader Finom nets €50M to boost digital banking for SMEs
Dutch fintech Finom has raised €50mn, which the startup will use to boost its digital banking services. Founded in 2019, the Amsterdam-based business operates a pan-European neobank for SMEs and…
TNW Podcast: Deepfakes are on the rise — and so is Arm’s market cap
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…
Thinking of joining TNW 2024’s Pitch Battle? Here’s what’s in it for startups
We’re just months away from TNW Conference 2024 (ahem, Europe’s leading tech festival). Now, if you’re a startup, you may be thinking of attending to meet some investors and fresh…
Will AGI pose a threat to humanity? We asked 3 experts at TNW Conference
From Skynet to The Matrix, the possibility of machines one day being able to outsmart us has provided the backdrop to stories from science fiction books to the silver screen.…
World’s biggest tidal energy ‘kite’ powers up for first time in Faroe Islands
A giant tidal energy “kite” located in the waters off Vestmannsund, Faroe Islands, has delivered its first power to the grid, in a significant step forward for the budding ocean…
New robot guide dog shows not only human jobs are threatened by AI
Automation doesn’t only threaten human workers. Our canine colleagues may also need new jobs because there’s a new robot guide dog in town — and it doesn’t even need walkies.…
Why Python continues to reign supreme on the job market
Python has become a language of choice, not just for developers but more and more businesses are relying on it as the backbone of their operations. Just what has contributed…