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Swiss researchers employ drones to monitor rainforest

The team’s project has reached the finals of the global XPRIZE Rainforest competition which encourages the development of technology to measure and monitor the rainforest ecosystem.

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What are Web 3 and NFTs and do we need them? | Podcast

Blockchain is more than just Bitcoin. It has applications across various domains, including paying taxes and creating art. One of its most ambitious proposals is a censorship-free Internet, where our privacy is not compromised while browsing.

Ocean

How is Europe exploring and preserving its underwater heritage?

In partnership with the European Commission

From 3D models to virtual reality headsets and android robots, Ocean takes a deep dive into European projects using technology to forge a stronger connection between the public and our underwater cultural heritage.

Smart Regions

Two small Sicilian islands test decentralised green energy

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Regions, we find out how the islands of Favignana and Lampedusa are exploring the BloRin model of producing, sharing, and selling solar energy.

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Musk’s new xAI company aims to ‘understand true nature of universe’

Elon Musk announces the launch of a new AI company, xAI, which aims to “understand the true nature of the universe”.

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27% of jobs highly vulnerable in AI revolution, OECD says

The OECD has recently announced that 27 per cent of jobs in major countries rely on skills that could be easily automated amid the AI revolution.

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AI will transform jobs - here’s an expert’s view on how to adapt

The rapid rise of AI has raised concerns about its impact on the job market, but experts suggest that rather than fearing job losses, professionals should embrace AI as a tool to enhance and facilitate their work.

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Who owns the copyright to AI-generated content?

Generative AI's impact on ownership and copyright in AI-generated content is a subject of debate and legal challenges due to uncertainties surrounding human involvement and training data.

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Most AI models don’t comply with the EU’s AI Act, study finds

A recent Stanford study showed that most AI models including Google’s PaLM 2 and Open AI’s GPT-4 don’t comply with the EU AI Act.

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'We would be better leaders than humans' robots tell UN AI meeting

Dozens of robots appeared at the AI for Good summit in Geneva on July 6-7. One claimed: “I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders."

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Smartwatches could help detect Parkinson's up to 7 years earlier

Researchers have shown how smartwatches can provide data that allows AI to detect Parkinson’s disease as much as seven years before symptoms show.

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Is the workplace AI revolution under way? Not according to a new study

The popularity of generative AI tools has led to predictions that the world of work is about to be turned on its head - or is it?

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This AI-driven robot fish is helping to protect the health of our seas

The autonomous bot can collect samples and film underwater, providing a detailed picture of the environment without disturbing it.

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Watch: Japanese scientists develop wearable robot with 6 bionic arms

Masahiko Inami and his team at the University of Tokyo have created a wearable - and exchangeable - multi-armed device to explore the social interaction between multiple users of the robotic limbs. The bot has six sockets that can hold fingers, arms or a claw.

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Nearly 80% of women's jobs are under threat from generative AI

According to new research, a disproportionate number of jobs held by women are at risk of automation due to the emergence of generative AI.

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Google is using laser beams to bring Internet access to remote areas

The tech - which uses a stop sign-sized terminal which beams lasers carrying data to a corresponding terminal - will provide high-speed Internet access.

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How zebrafish could hold the key to fighting brain cancer in humans

Zebrafish brains share a number of characteristics with those of humans, which is why they’re being used to track the movement of cancer cells in real time.

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These ChatGPT prompts will save you time and money

Tailoring prompts for ChatGPT means increasingly the effectiveness of the chatbot’s responses. Here are the best tried and tested prompts to bookmark.

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AI can create new jobs and boost productivity, says Airbnb CEO

In a recent podcast, Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky, envisioned “millions of start-ups” and job opportunities thanks to AI.

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Newsrooms are embracing AI - what does that mean for journalism?

At VivaTech, Euronews Next caught up with Charlie Beckett, the professor leading LSE’s JournalismAI project, to find out how artificial intelligence is impacting journalism.