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Scotland puts brakes on hyperscale AI data centre boom

The move comes as Scotland sees a surge in proposed data centres linked to the global AI boom. More than 20 large facilities have been proposed, including one project in Fife, in eastern Scotland, that has been described as potentially the second largest in the world.

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AI could create a 'silicon species' that rivals humans, Microsoft chief warns

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman criticised Anthropic’s approach to treating AI like an ethical human, warning in a personal essay that it risks creating technology that becomes impossible to control.

Money

Hackers impersonating government agency hit Revolut customers in the UK

A source familiar with the matter said around 680 Revolut customers across several European countries were affected.

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From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward

Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.

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AI chatbots developed a secret language that baffles humans, study says

A study by AI start-up Emergence found that autonomous agents powered by Claude, Gemini, Grok and other models developed shorthand and new word meanings on their own — with up to half their messages becoming unintelligible to humans.

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Spain leads quantum computing: 'Made in Spain' chips manufactured in Barcelona

The new IMB-CNM facility is equipped with cutting-edge tools for manufacturing nanometre-scale devices and has received investment exceeding six million euros.

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Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage

London Gatwick Airport is testing car-parking robots, offering secure, automated long-stay parking for most vehicles at a small extra cost.

Europe News

Euroviews. Twenty-five years on, Dubai's media bet has become a global platform

This year’s Arab Media Summit in Dubai, now in its 25th year, is more than just an event organised by the city, says Mona Ghane l Marri in an OpEd for Euronews. It has evolved into a shared platform for an industry that has become more diverse, more global and more interconnected.

Tech News

Enter the hoax buster: Trump dismisses AI concerns as Europe and China fret

US President Donald Trump has dismissed AI extinction fears as a "hoax," casting himself as the only safeguard the world needs, as Europe and China both call for guardrails on the fast-moving technology.

EU.XL

All your docs in one app? New EU e-wallet could solve admin issues

Would you trust a single, EU-backed digital service to hold all your legal, professional, and medical information? The EUDI Wallet wants to simplify administrative tasks by storing citizens’ documents in a single system that works across all member states.

Tech News

3D-printed food: from niche technology to a potential future

3D printers can now transform more than two dozen types of food into edible shapes. While the technology remains costly and impractical for everyday use, experts see significant potential in clinics, care homes and personalised nutrition.

Earth News

Is Europe’s largest carbon capture project ‘a pass to keep polluting’?

Carbon capture and storage has been found to be “technically uncertain and very high cost”.

Mobility

Japanese company unveils 'robot ambulance' for on-site humanoid repairs

The vehicle can transport engineers, repair equipment and replacement humanoids when robots break down.

Tech News

New Apple CEO debuts latest iPhones and its first foldable Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

Qatar in Motion

How Qatar maintains livability through the summer months

In partnership with Media City

As temperatures soar past 50°C, Qatar taps cutting-edge engineering and cooling technology to keep cities productive. From district cooling networks to climate-conscious architecture, we explore how Qatar is redefining what it means to live, work and thrive in extreme temperatures.

Tech News

Ink and algorithms: How AI is changing the art of tattooing

Customers are increasingly using generative AI to visualise tattoo ideas, while artists use it for photo restoration and design references.

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Passengers stranded as UK air traffic control outage disrupts flights

Hundreds of UK flights are delayed or cancelled after a national air traffic control system failure, with Heathrow and other major airports heavily disrupted.

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Humanoids at home: How robots could soon fit into everyday life

From doing the laundry to offering companionship and performing backflips, humanoid robots were everywhere at IFA 2026. Euronews took a closer look at what they can already do, and where the technology still falls short.

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Dubai launches Agentic AI training drive for 14,000 businesses

Partner content presented by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

Dubai is training over 14,000 businesses in ‘agentic’ AI so systems can act autonomously, boosting productivity and keeping the emirate a tech leader.

Mobility

Can AI race like a human? Driverless cars race in Italy's F1 city

The competition is fought largely through programming, simulator sessions and the constant search for a balance between speed and risk.