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After spooking Hollywood, ByteDance will tweak safeguards on new AI model
ByteDance is improving safeguards on its AI video generator after Hollywood accuses it of copyright violation. Generated videos of actors went viral, prompting concerns about IP infringement and potential EU regulatory scrutiny.
Intuos receives €720K for non-commercial aviation operations and safety
Intuos secures €720K for its digital platform enhancing non-commercial aviation safety and efficiency. The AI-powered solution digitizes flight planning and monitors performance, aiming for global expansion.
Austrian creator of viral OpenClaw joins OpenAI
Austrian AI creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI, sparking debate about European tech talent drain. His viral OpenClaw assistant becomes an open-source foundation supported by OpenAI.
Milan-based Contents secures €5.9 million for AI workflow platform, sets up Doha hub for Middle East expansion
Milan's Contents secures €5. 9M for AI workflow execution, expanding to Doha....
The Fourth Law secures investment to advance drone AI for Ukraine
Kyiv-based The Fourth Law secures funding for drone AI advancement. Their AI and robotics solutions for defense, including on-edge AI, enhance drone mission success rates.
European tech weekly recap: More than 65 tech funding deals worth over €3.4B
European tech secured €3. 4B in funding across 65+ deals last week....
Legora and Tandem Health CEOs reject Anthropic and OpenAI threat
Swedish AI startup CEOs dismiss US AI lab threat, arguing their specialized legal and health AI platforms offer distinct value. While frontier models spark interest, they don't compete with deep industry infrastructure like Legora's document management.
Large-Scale Pilots of AI and GenAI for Medical Imaging
Commission launches EUR 9M pilot call for AI in medical imaging to boost analysis of scans like MRI and CT. The initiative, running April to October 2026, aims to integrate AI into real-world clinical settings.
Sitegeist secures €4M pre-seed for AI modular robots in construction
Munich startup Sitegeist secures €4M for AI robots automating construction repair. Robotics and AI tackle Europe's €100B infrastructure backlog, boosting efficiency and safety.
Eindhoven’s MedTech startup Xyall secures €7.6 million for global rollout of its automated tissue dissection system
Eindhoven's Xyall secures €7. 6M for its automated tissue dissection system, digitizing molecular pathology workflows....
Here are the 55 best Presidents Day deals we’ve found so far
Presidents Day sales slash prices on top tech gadgets, offering significant savings on popular brands. Score deals on wireless earbuds, iPads, and LG OLED TVs before they expire.
Big Tech are paying up to $600,000 to influencers to promote their AI. Now the race is about perception
Big Tech firms like Google and Microsoft are paying influencers up to $600,000 to promote their AI services. This surge in influencer marketing aims to shape public perception and capture new users for generative AI platforms.
The best apps for Android 2026: new, essential, and hidden gems
Spanish tech publication Xataka compiles a list of essential Android apps for 2026, blending new releases with timeless favourites. The curated selection aims to equip new Android users with top-tier software beyond pre-installed options.
There are people poisoning our AI's memory to manipulate us. And Microsoft has sounded all alarms
Microsoft warns AI summarization features are being poisoned. Hackers inject hidden instructions to manipulate AI output and influence user perception....
AI needs electricity around the clock. And that's bringing gas back to the center of the system
AI's massive power demands strain renewables, forcing tech giants like Google and Microsoft back to natural gas. This shift raises emissions concerns, challenging climate pledges as data center electricity use surges.
In the midst of the RAM crisis, Intel strikes back with ZAM. It is the chip to break South Korean hegemony
Intel launches ZAM chip to challenge South Korean dominance in the memory market. The move aims to disrupt the ongoing RAM crisis and bolster Intel's position.
Meta’s Quest 3S is $50 off, and includes Batman: Arkham Shadow for free
Meta slashes Quest 3S VR headset price by $50, bundling it with Batman game to boost adoption. This move comes amidst Reality Labs job cuts, signaling a push for broader consumer engagement in the metaverse.
In 1968, a man came up with the idea of creating the first tablet in history. The problem is that he was decades ahead of his time
Early innovator Alan Kay conceived the first tablet concept, the Dynabook, in 1968. This visionary device predated modern tablets by decades.
Roborock F25 Ace Pro, review: I thought it was impossible, but at last a vacuum cleaner has managed to get me to retire the mop
Roborock launches new vacuum-mop for €799, featuring 25000 Pa suction and Wi-Fi connectivity. The F25 Ace Pro promises a true cleaning experience with hot water brush washing and 60-minute battery life.
Nscale secures $1.4B, Eutelsat expands with €975M, and Germany’s scale-driven ecosystem
Olix secures $220M for photonic AI inference chips, challenging Nvidia. Meanwhile, Eutelsat launches €975M for LEO expansion, and Germany's tech ecosystem accelerates.