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Robots, smart tech and experience: rethinking work for an ageing Europe

Robots, smart tech and experience: rethinking work for an ageing Europe

As Europe’s workforce ages and labour shortages grow, an EU-funded network shows how robotics and smart human-centric design can help experienced workers stay in work Europe’s workforce is ageing fast. The number of people(opens in new window) aged 55 and over in employment has jumped from 23.8 million in 2010 to nearly 40 million in…
ODEON launches Open Call to fund innovative digital energy solutions across Europe

ODEON launches Open Call to fund innovative digital energy solutions across Europe

Selected projects will receive up to €60,000 in funding, alongside access to the project’s Cloud-Edge Data & Intelligence Service Platform and a dedicated mentoring and support programme The Horizon Europe project ODEON has launched its Open Call to support organisations developing innovative digital solutions that accelerate Europe’s green and digital energy transition. The call invites…
New AI maps help protect biodiversity across sectors

New AI maps help protect biodiversity across sectors

Satellite and citizen data feed scalable biodiversity indicators, helping planners, consultants and managers compare risks, target surveys and act sooner Biodiversity decisions often depend on incomplete data. A site might have a few surveys conducted in different years by different teams using different methods. This makes it difficult to compare locations, spot trends early and…
Boosting societal resilience with trustworthy AI tools

Boosting societal resilience with trustworthy AI tools

Effective and efficient artificial intelligence tools have been developed to help combat the increasingly sophisticated threat from online disinformation In an era of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfakes, verifying whether information is trustworthy or not can be a fraught and challenging task. Disinformation is also often multimodal and cross-platform, combining text, images, video and audio…
AI overly affirms users asking for personal advice

AI overly affirms users asking for personal advice

Not only are AIs far more agreeable than humans when advising on interpersonal matters, but users also prefer the sycophantic models When it comes to personal matters, AI systems might tell you what you want to hear, but perhaps not what you need to hear. In a new study published in Science, Stanford computer scientists…
Spotting Alzheimer’s early with a simple blood test

Spotting Alzheimer’s early with a simple blood test

EU-backed researchers are pioneering a minimally invasive, graphene-based tool for detecting Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear The early detection of Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most pressing challenges in modern neurology. With current approaches relying on expensive imaging techniques or invasive cerebrospinal fluid analysis, patients frequently end up being diagnosed at advanced stages,…
Five myths about AI and education

Five myths about AI and education

Will AI really replace teachers? Does it stifle creativity? Is more AI better? Stanford experts weigh in on common assumptions When you think about AI in classrooms, what emotions come up? Skepticism? Amazement? Curiosity? Fear? As AI increasingly infuses every aspect of our lives, educators, students, parents, policymakers, and researchers are returning to fundamental questions…
I don’t need a therapist, I have ChatGPT

I don’t need a therapist, I have ChatGPT

New study explores the ethical risks and violations posed by AI chatbots Despite warnings by experts, millions are increasingly turning to popular AI chatbots such as ChatGPT for therapy-style advice. And recent surveys and polls show those who don’t would consider doing so. But just how ready are these chatbots to become the largest provider…
Catching up with Impactor: Driving innovation in hip replacement surgery with ImpacTell’s smart hammer

Catching up with Impactor: Driving innovation in hip replacement surgery with ImpacTell’s smart hammer

Thanks to the EU backing, French company ImpacTell is preparing to market its instrumented hammer that offers orthopaedic surgeons objective and reliable estimates of implant stability The EU-funded Impactor project was launched in 2022 to develop an instrumented hammer – a medical device that allows surgeons to assess the stability of orthopaedic implants used in…
Seis tendencias que redefinirán la industria global del turismo

Six trends reshaping the global tourism industry

The study emphasizes that tourism is evolving toward more connected, flexible and lifestyle-driven experiences The global tourism industry is entering a new phase defined by technological innovation, service personalization and shifting traveler preferences. This is highlighted in the Travel Trends 2026 report, produced by Amadeus in collaboration with consulting firm Globetrender, which identifies six major…

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