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From prosthetics to paper and AI: Europe’s innovation summit backs new tech

Europe has the science. Now it needs the scale. An EU-backed start-up summit is trying to close that gap In a conference space at the edge of Brussels, networking reaches a crescendo as a DJ plays music in the background. On the floor, everyone is showcasing their work – from semiconductor chips to advanced renewable…

artificial intelligence, circular economy, European Innovation Council, innovation ecosystem, Quantum Computing, technology startups

Art Leaves the Museum to Embrace People

Artificial Intelligence and new digital experiences are transforming culture into something closer, emotional and shareable, bringing masterpieces and historical heritage nearer to an increasingly connected society For centuries, art waited in silence. It lived behind the thick walls of museums, protected by distance, solemnity and sometimes even intimidation. Great masterpieces belonged to history, but not…

AI not yet good enough to mark university essays, rewarding ‘style over substance’

Top AI systems show bias towards rewarding overly complex prose styles and only match human examiners for grade bands around half the time, research finds Researchers have used top Generative AI models to grade hundreds of undergraduate essays and found that AI only matched human-awarded degree classification around half the time, with AI often failing to assess the best and worst submissions accurately. A University of Cambridge-led…

Can AI master every subject known to man?

Experts predict how close AI is to passing the hardest test in the world Can you provide a translation of an ancient Palmyrene script found on a Roman tombstone? How many paired tendons are supported by a particular sesamoid bone in a hummingbird? These are just two of the many varied and challenging questions submitted…

artificialintelligence, digital future, Innovation, Science, technology

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…

artificial intelligence, biodiversity conservation, citizen science, ecosystem management, environmental monitoring, satellite data

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…

artificial intelligence, creativity research, digital education, edtech innovation, educational assessment, teachers

Is AI more creative than us?

World’s largest creativity experiment tested AI against humans We’ve always viewed creativity as a unique by-product of human consciousness, as a defining human trait. This is what separates us from the tech world and machines. However, recent research has shown that ChatGPT can already outdo the average person on creative tasks. Can machines match or…

AI vs humans, creativity research, generative AI, GPT-4, Psychology, Scientific Reports

From fragmented to connected: a shared hub for Europe’s AI

Europe’s AI researchers are joining forces through an EU-funded digital platform that allows them to share tools, data and computing power to drive collaboration and innovation Across Europe, researchers are using AI to tackle everything from underwater noise pollution to media fact-checking and smarter farming. Until recently, there was no widely used common gateway where…

AI ecosystem, AI-on-Demand, Digital Europe, European Union, research collaboration, supercomputing

Fortinet Annual Report: 86% of organizations worldwide face cyberattacks

AI enhances protection but does not replace human expertise. Over 4.7 Million Cybersecurity Vacancies Worldwide Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today released its 2025 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, shedding light on the new and persistent challenges organizations face due to the cybersecurity skills gap. The global survey’s key…

AI security, cyberthreats, digital skills, Fortinet, professional training, tech workforce

Lumana: How AI is Redefining the Way Smart Cities See and Support Community Safety

From passive cameras to real-time urban intelligence, a new era of city operations is emerging For more than a decade, the evolution of video surveillance has been reshaping the foundations of urban management. What began as simple passive recording has matured into a real-time intelligence layer powering safer, more efficient, and more responsive cities. As Lumana CEO…

artificial intelligence, Digital Transformation, Edge Computing, Lumana, Smart Cities, video surveillance