UK leads Europe for GenAI patents but Germany is catching up, UN report reveals

The UK leads Europe for generative AI patent filings — but Germany is closing the gap. That’s according to new data from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), a UN…

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Why business leaders are flying blind on AI skills — and what to do about it

Business leaders continue to panic around a perceived lack of AI skills. According to Salesforce data, only one-in-10 global workers have so-called “in-demand AI skills.” This concern is reflected among…

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BBC invests in 3D streaming startup behind broadcaster’s immersive live gigs

The BBC has invested £500,000 in a virtual events startup creating immersive gigs for the broadcaster. The UK-based Condense bills itself as the first company in the world to provide…

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Hackers linked to Hamas tied to cyberespionage via Android spyware in Palestine

Hackers linked to Hamas have been implicated in five cyberespionage campaigns targeting Palestine and Egypt. The evidence emerged in new research from ESET, a cybersecurity company based in Slovakia. Analysts…

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How Vinted became the first profitable ‘pre-loved’ clothing marketplace

This article features an interview with Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga, who is speaking at TNW Conference on June 21. Check out the full event schedule here. Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga…

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TNW Conference 2024: Welcome to the electric future of race cars — and road vehicles

As we count down to TNW conference in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, we’re previewing the sessions that we’re most excited about. One of my must-see talks mixes two of my…

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NATO backs UK startup building ultralight materials for rockets, fighter jets — and F1 cars

NATO’s Innovation Fund has co-led a $22.5mn (€21mn) investment into iCOMAT, a UK startup building ultralight composites for the aerospace, automotive, and defence sectors. NATO’s fund has a budget of…

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