Computer & Information Technology

15 Jul 24

How Europe’s universities are using AI to battle dementia

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If there’s one area where AI can truly have an unprecedented positive impact, it is healthcare — especially when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of currently incurable diseases such as dementia. The condition affects over 55 million people worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases every year. Dementia’s…

15 Jul 24

French AI startup launches first LLM built exclusively for advertising copy

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French startup AdCreative.ai has launched a new large language model build exclusively for advertising. Named AdLLM Spark, the system was built to craft ad text with high conversion rates on every major advertising platform. AdCreative.ai said the LLM combines two unique features: instant text generation and accurate performance prediction. Working with…

12 Jul 24

Can Ariane 6 turn Europe’s spacetech startups into global powerhouses?

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When Ariane 6 suffered a glitch on its first flight, the mishap felt strangely inevitable. Nearly half of all rockets fail on their first launches. After a troubled development and four years of delays, Ariane 6 looked like a prime candidate to join the list. The launcher was commissioned to…

12 Jul 24

SoftBank snaps up troubled British AI chip developer Graphcore

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Japanese tech group SoftBank has acquired yet another British chip player. This time it has snapped up Bristol-based AI processor developer Graphcore, whose very survival was in doubt over the past year. The acquisition comes as investors compete to back the next big thing in AI. Moreover, larger tech companies…

12 Jul 24

Today’s ethical dilemmas are being decided by tech bros. How can they keep their compass straight?

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Tech bros are for the first time poised to become pivotal players in highly sensitive sectors: national security, space exploration, and more. Most recently, NATO’s €1B Innovation Fund announced investments in eight startups and VC firms with a focus on emerging military and defense technologies. As the startup ecosystem has…

11 Jul 24

10 years ago, Android expanded to 3 new platforms

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Learn more about why 2014 was a big year for Android.

11 Jul 24

Cultivating giants: How nurturing university spinouts fuels innovation ecosystems

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Innovation thrives at the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship. Universities serve as breeding grounds for startups poised to disrupt industries with their novel ideas and cutting-edge technologies. Yet, the path from academic breakthroughs to commercial success is laden with challenges, particularly for DeepTech companies with extended development timelines and hefty…

11 Jul 24

Military AI startup Helsing raises €450M, plans to protect NATO’s border with Russia

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Military AI startup Helsing has raised a whopping €450mn at a reported valuation of €5bn. The German company said the war chest will fund security for NATO’s Eastern Flank. Founded in 2021, Helsing has rapidly grown into one of Europe’s defence tech leaders. It’s now also among the continent’s most valuable AI…

11 Jul 24

Oxford Ionics doubles performance of previous quantum chip world record

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UK-based startup Oxford Ionics today announced a significant achievement for its ion-trapped quantum processors, demonstrating over twice the performance of the previous world record — without using error correction. While not providing exact numbers, Oxford Ionics says it used “10x less” qubits than its competitors, and set the performance record…

11 Jul 24

New hope for European tech? VC funding rises to $29B in first half of 2024

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Whisper it, but startup funding is showing signs of a rebound. Venture capital investment in Europe has risen by 12% so far in 2024, according to Dealroom. By June, the financing for startups and scaleups had reached $29.3bn. If the current spending rate continues, this year will become third-most active…

How Europe’s universities are using AI to battle dementia

French AI startup launches first LLM built exclusively for advertising copy

Can Ariane 6 turn Europe’s spacetech startups into global powerhouses?

SoftBank snaps up troubled British AI chip developer Graphcore

Today’s ethical dilemmas are being decided by tech bros. How can they keep their compass straight?

10 years ago, Android expanded to 3 new platforms

Cultivating giants: How nurturing university spinouts fuels innovation ecosystems

Military AI startup Helsing raises €450M, plans to protect NATO’s border with Russia

Oxford Ionics doubles performance of previous quantum chip world record

New hope for European tech? VC funding rises to $29B in first half of 2024

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