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How Finland is teaching schoolchildren AI literacy

As deepfakes proliferate online, Finland adds AI literacy to its school curriculum to help children as young as 3 to recognise AI-generated fake news.

05/01/2026

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CES 2026: All the latest from world's biggest tech show

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be embedded in nearly everything, and a whole host of laptops. Here's what we might expect from CES 2026 as tech companies drop hints.

04/01/2026

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2025 was China’s ‘breakthrough’ year in AI and chips, president says

Chinese President Xi Jinping said 2025 was the year of breakthroughs for Chinese artificial intelligence and semiconductor chip companies. What did they accomplish and what can we expect in 2026?

02/01/2026

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Inside Binéfar, the Spanish town pushing pioneering military robotics

A military robotics plant in rural Spain has become a key player in the European defence industry, exporting technology to more than 20 countries and transforming the economy and employment in a small Aragonese town.

02/01/2026

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AI world models and societal ‘clash’: The AI trends set to define 2026

Which AI trends are coming in 2026? Euronews Next looks at the rise of world models and small language models as alternatives to traditional chatbots, with mounting concerns over AI safety, regulation, and the sustainability of the current AI boom.

01/01/2026

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Meta to acquire AI startup Manus in deal valued at over $2 billion

The acquisition comes as Mark Zuckerberg intensifies Meta’s push to compete with rivals such as Google and OpenAI.

31/12/2025

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AI boosts paper output, but blurs research quality

Large language models such as ChatGPT are boosting paper production, particularly for scientists who are not native English speakers. However, many AI-written papers are less likely to pass peer review.

31/12/2025

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Which, if any, AI chatbot is good at simple math?

Researchers tested the accuracy of five AI models using 500 everyday math prompts. The results show that there is roughly a 40 per cent chance an AI will get the answer wrong.

30/12/2025

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Which countries in Europe use generative AI tools the most?

The share of people using generative AI tools varies widely across Europe. Euronews Next takes a close look at adoption rates and the factors behind these cross-country differences.

29/12/2025

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Robots in 2025: from sports arenas to homes and hospitals

Here are some of the most eye-catching robots showcased in 2025.

29/12/2025

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AI slop: Where is the internet heading in 2026?

As the AI hype wears off online, we spoke to analysts about how the technology has altered user experience on the Internet - and why ‘boring’ AI will likely outlast flashy tools.

28/12/2025

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Age verification to AI slop: How 2025 redefined social media

Alongside a buffet of trends, terms, and ‘brain rot’ content, 2025 saw social media platforms grappling with age-restriction laws, AI content, and mounting distrust from users.

27/12/2025

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From robot 'girlfriends to AI lipstick': The weirdest tech of 2025

Humanoid robots that fold your laundry to fluffy wearable creatures that act shy around people – there's been plenty of marvellously eyebrow-raising gadgets this year.

26/12/2025

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Why Christmas tree farms are turning to drones and AI this year

Christmas tree farms around the world are increasingly turning to drones, artificial intelligence (AI), satellite imaging, and laser scanning to manage their fields more efficiently.

25/12/2025

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‘AI Jesus’ is offering spiritual advice online, raising the alarm

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots made in the likeness of one of the Catholic religion’s most important figures could ‘homogenise’ our understanding of its traditions and practices over time, experts say.

24/12/2025

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US bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks

The US said it would ban all newly-manufactured foreign drones, citing ‘unacceptable risks to national security’. The decision is a blow to Chinese drone makers, including industry leader DJI.

23/12/2025

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ChatGPT rolls out personalised 2025 recap for millions of users

“Your Year with ChatGPT” tracks your total messages, AI-generated images, chattiest day, and even your em-dash usage.

23/12/2025

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The 67 best Christmas messages to send on Whatsapp

Although many people spend Christmas with their families, there will be cases in which you can't celebrate it with them in person. Here is a list of the best messages to send to families, exes, and colleagues during the festive season.

23/12/2025

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Which European countries are considering a youth social media ban?

European countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Germany are considering restrictions on children’s social media bans.

23/12/2025

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A pirate activist group scraped and released Spotify’s entire library

A pirate activist group said it ‘backed up’ Spotify’s music catalogue, claiming it put metadata for 256 million tracks online. The streaming platform said it’s ‘actively monitoring’ the incident.

22/12/2025