Elon Musk has a new nemesis: Ireland
Elon Musk is having a rough week. His daughter has denounced him as a fake Christian, an absent father, and a serial adulterer. He’s been in court to fight a…
Hate speech and misinformation on social media are out of control — here’s what we should do about it
“There comes a time when free speech can cause real-life harm and that’s when social media platforms need to react,” said former Danish PM and current chair of Meta’s Oversight…
Space balloon for tourists set for landmark test flight
A “space balloon” for tourists is set for a test flight in Saudi Arabia this September. Spanish startup Halo Space built the balloon for zero-emission trips into the stratosphere. Each…
Off the back of US strike, UK union sets minimum pay for video game performers
No one was surprised when British actor Neil Newbon won the “Best Performance” category at The Game Awards last year for his role as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 —…
Depop and Selfridges are stitching AI analytics into second-hand fashion
Depop and Selfridges are sewing an AI thread into their clothes. The fashion retailers have enlisted British startup Kelp Technologies to analyse market trends and prices of second-hand apparel. Kelp —…
Minds are ‘not currency for social media,’ says EU as TikTok kills Lite Rewards
TikTok will permanently withdraw its controversial Lite Rewards programme in the EU to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA) — a sweeping content moderation rulebook for online platforms. TikTok…
ADHD app launches ‘lifeline’ to treatment, calls for healthcare reforms
A new app hopes to provide a “lifeline” to the 2.5 million people in the UK with ADHD. Cog ADHD combines access to specialists with in-app treatment tools. The system…
Death from overwork: AI app pitches solution to Japan’s ‘karoshi’ problem
It’s Friday, and you know what that means! That’s right — it’s time to talk about working yourself to death. It’s a fate we could all face. Take your humble…
How the Netherlands became a target for cyber espionage — and why Europe should be worried
The thought of espionage usually conjures quirky high-end gadgets, like umbrellas that turn into lasers and x-ray glasses, misty morning clandestine meetings, or high-speed boat chases in exotic locations and…
EU AI Act enters into force, sets global standard for AI governance
The European Union’s AI Act entered into force yesterday. It is the world’s first comprehensive regulation for artificial intelligence. First agreed upon in December 2023, the law is applying a…
EU backs 15 startups to fight online misinformation with blockchain
The EU has awarded €1.8mn to 15 startups to help tackle online misinformation, fraud, and fake identities with blockchain-based technologies. The grant funding is part of the NGI TrustChain initiative,…
Automation plans for planes are ‘dangerous gamble,’ EU pilots warn
A push for single-pilot planes is a “dangerous gamble,” a leading aviation union has warned. The European Cockpit Association (ECA) sounded the alarm over plans to automate commercial flights. Aircraft…
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