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Apple preview: Key metrics to watch for in upcoming earnings report

Apple is poised to release its earnings for Q2 fiscal year 2024 after the US market closes on 2 May. Investors will be watching for key metrics that shape its stock trajectory.

01/05/2024

Markets

Riding the AI Wave: Amazon’s growth accelerates in the first quarter

Amazon delivered strong first-quarter earnings owing to robust growth in its cloud business, AWS.

01/05/2024

Business

Which European country is investing more in artificial intelligence?

Europe faces challenges in the adoption of artificial intelligence, including regulatory barriers and a shortage of skilled professionals. The Next Generation EU has committed €4.4 billion to AI initiatives, with two Southern European countries leading the way.

29/04/2024

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Can hackers steal fingerprints from selfies?

A video circulating on social media is warning people to avoid doing the peace sign when posing for selfies, in case fraudsters take copies of their fingerprints to hack into their data. The Cube spoke to experts to find out more.

29/04/2024

Europe News

Pope will attend G7 meeting to discuss AI

It is the first time a pontiff will take part in the inner-workings of the G7 Summit.

27/04/2024

Business

Tech titans soar: Alphabet and Microsoft ride high on AI-driven wave

The two tech giants - Alphabet and Microsoft - report strong quarterly earnings that surpass market expectations, propelling their stocks to soar. Investors maintain optimism toward their respective core businesses, which have been powered by the advance of AI.

26/04/2024

Tech News

AI start-up unveils avatars that convincingly show human emotions

Synthesia’s so-called expressive avatars can go from happy to frustrated.

25/04/2024

Culture news

'Miss AI': World's first beauty contest with computer generated women

Dystopian nigtmare or the future of beauty contests? You be the judge.

25/04/2024

Markets

Meta stock falls: Why the company's results failed to cheer investors

The Facebook parent company, Meta Platforms, reported first-quarter earnings that topped market expectations. However, its shares plunged 15% due to weaker-than-expected second-quarter revenue guidance and an increased spending plan for artificial intelligence.

25/04/2024

Tech News

UK regulator looks into Microsoft and Amazon’s AI partnerships

The UK competition regulator identified an “interconnected web” of over 90 partnerships and “strategic investments” involving AI companies.

24/04/2024

Tech News

How Europe plans to tackle disinformation ahead of the EU elections

Here’s a look at some of the efforts in Europe to tackle disinformation and what voters should look out for before the June vote.

24/04/2024

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Why critical thinking is needed more than ever in the AI era

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Like everything else, critical thinking is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. The more you do it, the better you become.

24/04/2024

Tech News

EU-Japan to cooperate on AI, data flows

The regions will call upon the OECD countries to support safe, secure AI.

24/04/2024

Art

The unmissable events taking place during London's Digital Art Week

From W1 Curates' immersive digital projections to HOFA Gallery's curated AI artwork showcase, don't miss out on these stunning events during London's Digital Art Week.

23/04/2024

Business

Made in Europe: AI company aiming to solve the teacher shortage crisis

21st Century Digital Teaching (21C) has developed avatar teachers to create new generation mathematics content in a bid to assist schools and boost engagement with pupils.

23/04/2024

Food and Drink

AI-generated coffee, anyone?

Kaffa, an artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital, has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence. The results were surprising...

22/04/2024

Tech News

Chatbots providing 'unintentional' misinformation ahead of EU election

Google has introduced more restrictions after a new study showed Europe's most used AI chatbots were providing inaccurate election-related answers.

22/04/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? The EU single market is not sexy enough for voters

In this edition, panellists reflect on the woes of the EU single market in the context of a shrinking European economy. They also zoom in on Europe's drinking culture and give their views on taxing the rich.

20/04/2024

Tech News

Meta teases new 'much more useful' version of its AI model Llama 3

Meta announced that its AI Llama 3 will be integrated into assistant features in Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

19/04/2024

Tech News

Olympic committee unveil plans on how to use AI in sports

"We are determined to exploit the vast potential of AI in a responsible way," the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said in London.

19/04/2024

AI is reshaping industries, from natural language processing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini to image generation with Midjourney and DALL·E. Autonomous systems like Tesla’s Autopilot and robotics powered by Boston Dynamics are pushing automation forward, while DeepMind’s AlphaFold is revolutionizing medical research. Stay informed on breakthroughs, ethical debates, and the global push for regulation as AI continues to evolve.