Spotify’s AI songs from dead artists spark fresh outrage over exploitation

Spotify has been hit with another AI controversy after publishing computer-generated songs under the names of dead musicians. An investigation by 404 Media found that Spotify is releasing AI-generated songs…

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Startups need ‘clear pathway’ into UK’s new defence plan, experts warn

Britain’s new military tech strategy will fail unless startups are given clear pathways to adoption, experts have warned. Their concerns follow the government’s announcement that defence spending will increase to…

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European software sector at critical ‘inflection point,’ warns McKinsey

The report, Europe’s Moonshot Moment, found that the continent has over 280 software companies generating more than €100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). These scaleups include the likes of…

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Europe accelerates AI drug discovery as DeepMind spinoff targets trials this year

Google DeepMind spinoff Isomorphic Labs expects testing on its first AI-designed drugs to begin this year, as tech startups race to turn algorithmic magic into actual treatments. “We’ll hopefully have…

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Dutch startups raised $3.5B in 2024. Here are the 10 largest funding rounds

It’s been a great year for the Dutch startup ecosystem.  Venture capitalists have, so far, invested $3.5bn into Netherlands-based early-stage companies, according to Dealroom data. That makes 2024 Dutch tech’s…

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