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AI satellites and sea drones unite to guard Europe’s waters
Ubotica, an Irish startup specialising in edge AI for satellites, has partnered with two Dutch firms to develop an intelligence platform aimed at bolstering maritime security across European waters. ...
Moonvalley releases its ‘power tool’ for AI filmmaking
On Tuesday, AI lab Moonvalley announced the public release of Marey, a video model designed as a production-grade tool for professional filmmakers.Marey—pronounced “Mary” and named after early film pioneer...
McDonald’s big announcement is a Spicy McMuffin and the return of the Snack Wrap: Both arrive this week
Fast food giant McDonald’s is rolling out two big additions to its menu this week, including an old crowd-pleaser and a new take on a 50-year-old breakfast sandwich. Here’s...
Elon Musk has ‘fixed’ Grok—to be more like him than ever
As Elon Musk announced plans over the Fourth of July weekend to establish a third political party, his AI chatbot, Grok, gave a sneak preview of the information ecosystem...
Wind and solar companies are racing to build before their tax credits disappear
A proposed solar farm in New Mexico aims to finish construction by 2029 or 2030. But the developer that hopes to build it now plans to buy solar panels...
What should you do if you get caught lying to your boss?
Dishonesty at work can harm both your professional relationships and credibility. And the stakes become even higher if that dishonesty happens with your boss. It’s best not to lie...
How AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries imagined
Every time I read about another advance in AI technology, I feel like another figment of science fiction moves closer to reality. Lately, I’ve been noticing eerie parallels to...
How AI can help restaurants provide better hospitality
At first glance, the idea of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the restaurant experience seems counterintuitive. After all, sitting down for a meal is one of the most fundamentally...
How leaders can future-proof their business
In the midst of economic volatility driven by inflation, tariffs, and global geopolitical tensions, how do businesses keep up without a crystal ball? As the CEO of Sollis Health,...
AI could be science’s strongest ally
Across the U.S. and parts of Europe, science funding is in crisis. In the U.S., a planned $18 billion worth of cuts to federal research have already halted trials,...
AI can help e-commerce customers make sustainable choices
E-commerce has become a powerful driver of global economic growth. In the wake of the pandemic, global online sales surged to an estimated $5.8 trillion USD in 2023—more than...
Exclusive: Finnish startup raises €25M to put a ‘Donut’ motor in EV wheels
Finnish startup Donut Lab has secured €25mn in seed funding to scale up its in-wheel hub motors for electric land, sea, and air vehicles.  Alongside the investment, Donut Lab...