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Tech News

Scientist warns AI arms race could be ‘suicide’ for humanity

“Losing control of AGI is just like walking right off a cliff, in which case it's game over for humanity,” warned Max Tegmark.

16/11/2024

Tech News

'AI could transform world but it has enormous risks' - O'Flaherty

The Council of Europe's new Commissioner for Human Rights warned that failing to defend Ukraine would be an "existential loss" to Europe at this year’s Web Summit tech event.

15/11/2024

Tech News

Web Summit: Organisers hope Lisbon remains event's 'forever' home

As Europe's largest annual tech event draws to a close, questions are being asked about Lisbon's capacity to host Web Summit beyond 2028.

15/11/2024

World News

Artificial intelligence dominates Lisbon's Web Summit 2024 exhibitions

More than 3,000 companies from dozens of countries showcased advanced technology: from companies that certify wood exports via WhatsApp to flying vehicles that are are a cross between multicopter and aeroplane and promise to revolutionise air travel.

14/11/2024

Tech News

Take on chess grandmaster Hans Niemann with the help of AI

Hans Niemann is gearing up to play tens of thousands of players simultaneously at Web Summit.

13/11/2024

Tech News

Web Summit 2024: What to expect in a year of elections and AI

Web Summit returns to Lisbon with a long list of celebrities and major tech companies.

11/11/2024

Business

Web Summit CEO confirms his return after Israel comments criticism

The CEO of Web Summit, Paddy Cosgrave, has confirmed on social media that he's returning to the post.

10/04/2024

Tech News

ChatGPT is 'terrible,' says Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales

Jimmy Wales tells Euronews Next about the "terrible" early stages of ChatGPT, the lesson for OpenAI, and about his open-source social media platform.

09/12/2023

Tech News

Tech is 'a beacon of democracy' for Belarus, says Tsikhanouskaya

Speaking to Euronews Next, Belarus' opposition leader reflected on human rights abuses in her homeland and technology's role in democracy.

21/11/2023

Tech News

Signal’s Meredith Whittaker on Big Tech, privacy and regulating AI

Signal president Meredith Whittaker spoke to Euronews Next about Europe’s regulation of AI, privacy, and mental health in this new age of artificial intelligence (AI).

16/11/2023

Tech News

What to look forward to at Web Summit Lisbon 2023

Despite some tech titans withdrawing from the event due to Web Summit’s ex-CEO’s controversial Israel-Hamas comments, start-ups are set to take centre stage.

13/11/2023

Tech News

Web Summit announces new CEO after Israel-Hamas backlash

Former Wikipedia boss Katherine Maher takes the reigns of Web Summit after her predecessor resigned following backlash for comments on the Israel-Hamas war.

30/10/2023

Tech News

Web Summit CEO resigns after Israel-Hamas comments cause backlash

Web Summit’s CEO Paddy Cosgrave has stepped down from his role following his comments on the Israel-Hamas war.

23/10/2023

Tech News

The creator of the Web is trying to save it and us. Here’s how

The inventor of the Web, Sir Tim Berners Lee, speaks to Euronews about his mission to save it from Big Tech.

21/11/2022

Health news

Could baby formula made with human protein emulate breast milk?

Helaina is attempting to make the first baby formula consisting of human proteins.

14/11/2022

Tech News

Missiles and power cuts: How this Ukrainian start-up has kept working

Headway was more prepared than most for the invasion of Ukraine, continuing to work from basements and bathrooms to create new products for its users.

10/11/2022

Money

Is crypto Twitter’s new future? This is what could change

While other social media companies, most famously Facebook and its Libra coin, have tried and failed to use cryptos or implement wallets, Twitter could be successful.

08/11/2022

Tech News

Why new technology is NATO's latest defence strategy

We ask NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges David van Weel how the alliance is using technology against its current threats.

07/11/2022

Work

Is remote tutoring the answer to Europe’s teacher shortage?

Edtech platform GoStudent has seen extraordinary growth since its launch in 2016, and its CEO claims platforms like his are the solution to Europe’s teacher shortage.

04/11/2022

Tech News

Zelenska: 'Watch Euronews, not Russia Today' to learn truth about war

Ukraine's first lady also spoke about the work of her new foundation to rebuild the mental and physical health of Ukrainian citizens living in a warzone.

03/11/2022