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European countries bordering Russia agree on defensive ‘drone wall’
Six NATO members are planning to build a “drone wall” to protect Europe from Russian threats. Finland, Norway, Poland, and the three Baltic states will work together to set up the air defence system. The drones will monitor the thousands of kilometres-long border that separates the nations from Russia. The wall will also include anti-drone systems to neutralise enemy drones. “This is a completely new thing — a drone wall stretching from Norway to Poland,” Agnė Bilotaitė, Lithuania’s Minister of Interior, told the Baltic News Service. “The goal is to use drones and other technologies to protect our borders . . . against provocations…This story continues at The Next Web
Six NATO members are planning to build a “drone wall” to protect Europe from Russian threats. Finland, Norway, Poland, and the three Baltic states will work together to set up the air defence system. The drones will monitor the thousands of kilometres-long border that separates the nations from Russia. The wall will also include anti-drone systems to neutralise enemy drones. “This is a completely new thing — a drone wall stretching from Norway to Poland,” Agnė Bilotaitė, Lithuania’s Minister of Interior, told the Baltic News Service. “The goal is to use drones and other technologies to protect our borders . . . against provocations…
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This week in Dutch tech
Friday is here, the weather is… not horrible, and it’s time for your weekly round-up of news from the Dutch tech ecosystem. There was plenty to talk about when it came to the crown jewel in the Dutch tech ecosystem this week. Chip machine-maker ASML featured in two of our top stories. Firstly, it seems the government is succeeding in its scheming to keep its shining star from expanding outside of the country, as ASML this week announced plans of investing €180 million in the Eindhoven region. Secondly, we also learned that the company, which has become embroiled in the chip…This story continues at The Next Web
Friday is here, the weather is… not horrible, and it’s time for your weekly round-up of news from the Dutch tech ecosystem. There was plenty to talk about when it came to the crown jewel in the Dutch tech ecosystem this week. Chip machine-maker ASML featured in two of our top stories. Firstly, it seems the government is succeeding in its scheming to keep its shining star from expanding outside of the country, as ASML this week announced plans of investing €180 million in the Eindhoven region. Secondly, we also learned that the company, which has become embroiled in the chip…
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Amazon taps Finland’s IQM for its first EU quantum computing service
IQM Garnet, a 20-qubit quantum processing unit (QPU) is now available via Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the first quantum computer accessible via AWS’ cloud in the European Union. Finnish quantum hardware startup IQM is based outside of Helsinki, Finland. AWS previously has collaborations in place with IonQ, Oxford Quantum Circuits, QuEra, and Rigetti for its quantum cloud service known as Braket, but this will be the first AWS quantum processor hosted within the EU. This also means that it is the first time Amazon’s quantum services will be accessible to end users in its AWS Europe (Stockholm) Region. It…This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Amazon
IQM Garnet, a 20-qubit quantum processing unit (QPU) is now available via Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the first quantum computer accessible via AWS’ cloud in the European Union. Finnish quantum hardware startup IQM is based outside of Helsinki, Finland. AWS previously has collaborations in place with IonQ, Oxford Quantum Circuits, QuEra, and Rigetti for its quantum cloud service known as Braket, but this will be the first AWS quantum processor hosted within the EU. This also means that it is the first time Amazon’s quantum services will be accessible to end users in its AWS Europe (Stockholm) Region. It…
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Or just read more coverage about: Amazon
Macron: French AI can challenge ‘insane’ dominance of US and China
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for his country’s AI leaders to challenge the “insane” dominance of US and Chinese tech giants. Macron’s plea comes amid a boom period for French AI. Led by OpenAI rival Mistral, the country has become a European hotbed for artificial intelligence. The blend of highly-skilled talent, increased government support, and growing investment streams has created fertile ground for startups. Mistral, the sector’s darling, is barely a year old and also reportedly seeking a $6 billion valuation. Another candidate for the French tech crown is H (formerly Holistic), which this week announced a whopping $220mn seed…This story continues at The Next Web
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for his country’s AI leaders to challenge the “insane” dominance of US and Chinese tech giants. Macron’s plea comes amid a boom period for French AI. Led by OpenAI rival Mistral, the country has become a European hotbed for artificial intelligence. The blend of highly-skilled talent, increased government support, and growing investment streams has created fertile ground for startups. Mistral, the sector’s darling, is barely a year old and also reportedly seeking a $6 billion valuation. Another candidate for the French tech crown is H (formerly Holistic), which this week announced a whopping $220mn seed…
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Plans for Dutch chip powerhouse get €180M boost from ASML and TU/e
Hopes of making the Netherlands a global chip powerhouse have been boosted by a new deal between tech giant ASML and the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The pair today pledged to spend €180mn on semiconductor research over the next 10 years. Alongside the investment, the duo have committed to expand their joint research and train more PhD students for the industry. ASML will also provide funding for TU/e’s new “cleanroom,” a controlled environment for manufacturing chips. The plans provide fresh impetus to Brainport Eindhoven — a tech hub in the city. TU/e hailed the partnership’s contribution to the region’s…This story continues at The Next Web
Hopes of making the Netherlands a global chip powerhouse have been boosted by a new deal between tech giant ASML and the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The pair today pledged to spend €180mn on semiconductor research over the next 10 years. Alongside the investment, the duo have committed to expand their joint research and train more PhD students for the industry. ASML will also provide funding for TU/e’s new “cleanroom,” a controlled environment for manufacturing chips. The plans provide fresh impetus to Brainport Eindhoven — a tech hub in the city. TU/e hailed the partnership’s contribution to the region’s…
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Europe’s ‘dark universe’ telescope shares first scientific data and new cosmic images
A space mission exploring the “dark universe” has released its first scientific data — and five new extraterrestrial snapshots. Captured by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid telescope, the observations paint a never-before-seen picture of the cosmos. They also offer new insights into the properties of celestial bodies. The images are at least four times sharper than any taken from ground-based telescopes, according to ESA. They depict five diverse space objects: The Abell 2764 region of galaxies orbiting within a halo of dark matter The Messier 78 star-forming region The NGC 6744 spiral galaxy The Dorado Group of galaxies in the…This story continues at The Next Web
A space mission exploring the “dark universe” has released its first scientific data — and five new extraterrestrial snapshots. Captured by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid telescope, the observations paint a never-before-seen picture of the cosmos. They also offer new insights into the properties of celestial bodies. The images are at least four times sharper than any taken from ground-based telescopes, according to ESA. They depict five diverse space objects: The Abell 2764 region of galaxies orbiting within a halo of dark matter The Messier 78 star-forming region The NGC 6744 spiral galaxy The Dorado Group of galaxies in the…
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Dutch cybercops tracked a crypto theft to one of the world’s worst botnets
After years of ravaging computer servers to swindle millions of dollars, the operators of the notorious Ebury botnet had slipped into the shadows by 2021. Suddenly, they reemerged with a bang. The new evidence surfaced during a police investigation in the Netherlands. A cryptocurrency theft had been reported to the Dutch National High Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU). On the victim’s server, the cybercops found a familiar foe: Ebury. The discovery revealed a new target for the malware. Ebury had diversified to stealing Bitcoin wallets and credit card details. The NHTCU sought assistance from ESET, a Slovakian cybersecurity firm. The request…This story continues at The Next Web
After years of ravaging computer servers to swindle millions of dollars, the operators of the notorious Ebury botnet had slipped into the shadows by 2021. Suddenly, they reemerged with a bang. The new evidence surfaced during a police investigation in the Netherlands. A cryptocurrency theft had been reported to the Dutch National High Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU). On the victim’s server, the cybercops found a familiar foe: Ebury. The discovery revealed a new target for the malware. Ebury had diversified to stealing Bitcoin wallets and credit card details. The NHTCU sought assistance from ESET, a Slovakian cybersecurity firm. The request…
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Finnish startup gets full funding for world-first fungal protein factory
Finnish scale-up Enifer is set to build a world-first fungal protein factory after securing full funding for the €33mn site. The futuristic plant will convert food industry sidestreams into an ingredient called Pekilo. Invented in the 1970s, Pekilo was the world’s first commercial mycoprotein — a food source derived from natural fungus. With a low carbon footprint and minimal land requirements, Pekilo promises a sustainable substitute for meat protein. The substance was previously used as animal feed, but has recently been refined for human consumption. Enifer now plans to bring the ingredient to the mass market. The new factory is…This story continues at The Next Web
Finnish scale-up Enifer is set to build a world-first fungal protein factory after securing full funding for the €33mn site. The futuristic plant will convert food industry sidestreams into an ingredient called Pekilo. Invented in the 1970s, Pekilo was the world’s first commercial mycoprotein — a food source derived from natural fungus. With a low carbon footprint and minimal land requirements, Pekilo promises a sustainable substitute for meat protein. The substance was previously used as animal feed, but has recently been refined for human consumption. Enifer now plans to bring the ingredient to the mass market. The new factory is…
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AI translation unicorn DeepL reaches $2B valuation with new $300M investment
DeepL, the Cologne-based unicorn that has been rivalling machine translation giants such as Google Translate, today announced a new investment of $300mn (€277mn), reaching a $2bn valuation. Born from online dictionary Linguee, the startup was founded in 2017 by Jarek Kutylowski, who’s also serving as the company’s CEO. DeepL offers free and premium AI translation services, with a special focus on B2B products, where the company sees the biggest demand. It now covers 32 languages and counts 100,000 business users. A list that includes the likes of Nikkei, Coursera, and Deutsche Bahn. The investment follows a period of significant growth…This story continues at The Next Web
DeepL, the Cologne-based unicorn that has been rivalling machine translation giants such as Google Translate, today announced a new investment of $300mn (€277mn), reaching a $2bn valuation. Born from online dictionary Linguee, the startup was founded in 2017 by Jarek Kutylowski, who’s also serving as the company’s CEO. DeepL offers free and premium AI translation services, with a special focus on B2B products, where the company sees the biggest demand. It now covers 32 languages and counts 100,000 business users. A list that includes the likes of Nikkei, Coursera, and Deutsche Bahn. The investment follows a period of significant growth…
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New global AI safety commitments echo EU’s risk-based approach
It’s been a busy week for AI policymakers. The EU has sealed the deal on its AI Act. Meanwhile, in Seoul, South Korea, 16 world-leading companies have signed the “Frontier AI Safety Commitments,” and a group of countries have promised to work together on mitigating risks associated with the technology. To say that the past year was the one when the world woke up to AI would be an understatement. The launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 catapulted a previously behind-the-scenes technology into conversations around the dinner table and parliamentary halls alike. And all of a sudden, an apocalyptic future…This story continues at The Next Web
It’s been a busy week for AI policymakers. The EU has sealed the deal on its AI Act. Meanwhile, in Seoul, South Korea, 16 world-leading companies have signed the “Frontier AI Safety Commitments,” and a group of countries have promised to work together on mitigating risks associated with the technology. To say that the past year was the one when the world woke up to AI would be an understatement. The launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 catapulted a previously behind-the-scenes technology into conversations around the dinner table and parliamentary halls alike. And all of a sudden, an apocalyptic future…
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