World-first AI safety deal exposes agenda set in Silicon Valley, critics say
A world-first declaration on AI that was agreed on Wednesday will have no real impact and has been manipulated by big tech, critics say. The statement was signed by 28…
UK invests £225M to create one of world’s most powerful AI supercomputers
The UK government is investing £225mn to build one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, as it looks to “lead the world” in AI systems. The supercomputer — named Isambard-AI, after…
AI is the ‘word of the year.’ Here’s how previous tech terms fared
The artificial intelligence hype train has reached another milestone. In an eagerly-anticipated announcement, Collins Dictionary today named AI as its word of the year. Generously, Collins also provided a definition…
UK launches £100M AI fund to help treat incurable diseases
From making variant-proof vaccines to preventing genetic diseases and improving cancer treatments, AI could truly be an invaluable tool in solving some of the biggest challenges in healthcare. Against this…
Netherlands starts building €1.5bn hydrogen pipeline to cut reliance on natural gas
Today, the Netherlands officially began constructing a 1,200km-long hydrogen pipeline — amid a continent-wide push to wean Europe off natural gas. The first section of the pipeline will run from…
UN creates AI advisory body to ‘maximise’ benefits for humankind
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has unveiled a dedicated AI advisory body with a mandate to harness the technology’s power for good and mitigate its risks through international collaboration and governance.…
Dutch solar EV completes 1,000km test drive through the desert
An off-road solar car built by a team of Dutch students has successfully traversed 1,000km of rugged desert terrain in North Africa — opening up possibilities for the broader rollout…
Amazon to launch ‘sovereign’ European cloud amid data privacy concerns
Amazon has announced the launch of independent cloud services for Europe, in what seems to be an attempt to allay fears over EU data sovereignty. The tech giant will be…
This Irish startup is throwing concrete dust on farms to fight climate change
Climate tech startup Silicate is set to undertake the first trial of its enhanced weathering technology, which aims to remove C02 permanently from the atmosphere and lock it in the…
Dutch MPs criticise new US export ban on ASML chip machine
Dutch politicians have expressed their dismay over the US’ new export rules for ASML, claiming that Washington has “unilaterally” imposed restrictions on selling yet another chip making machine to China.…
Solar power farms in space commercially viable, study proves
A first-of-its-kind study has proven that solar power farms in space are a viable option for renewable energy generation — paving the way for the potential commercial application of the…
Attracting talent and breaking down silos are two major challenges scaleups will face in 2024
Don’t miss Salesforce’s Vala Afshar in his keynote speech about a new mindset for unlimited business success at Valencia Digital Summit on October 27. This week, October 26-27, Valencia will…